Venustiano Carranza

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, every school day The Cardinal will feature a prominent and historical Hispanic American, living or dead, who has worked toward change, advancement, and/or world peace. Some of them are heroes, and some are unsung heroes, who deserve recognition, and have made a contribution to society.

October 2, 2023

Venustiano Carranza was a prominent figure during the Mexican Revolution. He was born on December 29, 1859, in Cuatro Cienegas, Coahuila, Mexico. Carranza was a politician and military leader who played a crucial role in the overthrow of President Porfirio Diaz.

Carranza was a supporter of Franciso Madero and joined the revolution against Diaz’s dictatorship. After Madero’s assassination, Carranza became a key figure in the fight for constitutional reform and the establishment of a new government in Mexico. In 1914, Carranza became the President of Mexico and implemented various reforms, including land redistribution and labor reforms. He also played a role in drafting the Mexican constitution of 1917, which is still in effect today. Carranza’s presidency was marked by political and military challenges, including conflicts with other revolutionary leaders such as Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. In 1920, Carranza was forced to flee the capital during a rebellion led by Alvaro Obregon. He was later captured and assassinated on May 21, 1920, In Tlaxcalantongo, Puebla, Mexico. Venustiano Carranza’s legacy is mixed, as he is both praised for his contributions to the Mexican Revolution and criticized for tendencies during his presidency.

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Dhalia Arriaga is a junior in Hoover High. She enjoys writing, and by writing she expresses herself and all the emotions that go on in her head. To Dhalia writing isn’t just words written but it’s words that have a story to it. It has a deeper meaning to her that's why she enjoys writing so much. It brings her peace and comfort. Dhalia’s main goal is to make her parents proud. She wants to make her parents proud because she knows that her parents sacrificed so much for her and her sisters. The thought of her parents going to another country and leaving everything behind to give their kids a better life didn't sit right with her. So she wants to show them that she appreciates everything they’ve done by graduating and proving to them that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Every tear and feeling of exhaustion will end up being worth it once she graduates and is able to say that she made it through those tough high school years. No matter how hard this journey might get she will always try to keep a positive mindset because at times it gets real and the feeling of giving up gets to her but then again she thinks about her immigrant parents who came here with nothing and have given her everything. Dhalia wants to be able to give them so much back for all the love and support she has received. As you can tell Dhalia is very attached to her family. Family means everything to her and enjoys every second she gets with them.