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It was still dark when our diverse group – Roque, Diana, and Fahad – gathered at the Monumento Juarez on the chilly morning of November 12th. Eager to explore, we embarked on a 26-kilometer journey along the newly inaugurated Camino de Benito Juárez, a trail steeped in history and natural beauty in the Sierra Norte region.
As dawn broke, local dogs, full of vitality and curiosity, joined us, adding a joyful spirit to our expedition. The early morning light gradually revealed the trail’s splendor, showcasing the picturesque Oaxacan countryside. We passed through time-worn paths, encountering old, abandoned structures, rustic churches, and charming country houses, each telling a story of the past.
The trail, snaking through the serene landscape, led us across flowing streams and ancient bridges, embedding a sense of timelessness in our adventure. The dogs, now our faithful companions, kept pace, sharing in our excitement and discovery.
Ninety minutes into our run, as we gaine
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»Benito Juarez Bust
“Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the
rights of others is peace.”
- Benito Juarez
Critical Essay By
Dr. William Cumiford
Associate Professor of History
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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Out of the tumultuous history of early 19th-century Mexico, a period of war, economic collapse and political corruption, Benito Juarez emerged as an unlikely leader and reformer, a politician who faced seemingly unsurmountable odds and is honored among the greatest of Mexicans. His legacy, beginning as a humble indigenous lawyer who rose to be the most revered 19th-century political leader of Mexico, is much debated by historians because of his controversial nationalist agenda against the backdrop of deep economic, racial and social divisions.
Born in Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico four years before the famous grito of Independence proclaimed by Miguel Hidalgo, Juarez’ early years coincided with the ut