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The Anti-Fascist Cartoons Of Mexican Artist Antonio Arias-Bernal

Antonio Arias-Bernal waged his own private war on Hitler and Mussolini, using only his cartoons.

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Aug 16, 2025
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In recent years, the history of Mexico’s participation in World War II through the valiant pilots of Squadron 201 has acquired new interest. The Aztec Eagles fought in the Pacific under the command of legendary Douglas MacArthur.

Less known is the story of another Mexican combatant who never wore a soldier’s uniform, left the American continent, got on a…

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