Aztlan

South West United States and Mexico

Aztlan

By admin May 10

Aztlan refers to the Mexican territories annexed by the United States as a result of the Mexican–American War of 1846-1848.

Aztlán became a symbol for mestizo activists who believe they have a legal and primordial right to the land. In order to exercise this right, some members of the Chicano movement propose that a new nation created, called the República del Norte.

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