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Acrobats form the word Mexico during celebrations as Mexico marks the 200th anniversary of its independence late on Sept. 15. Tens of thousands of Mexicans thronged into the streets on Wednesday to celebrate the bicentenary of Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. Eliana Aponte/Reuters
People gather at Zocalo Square as Mexico marks the 200th anniversary late on Sept. 15. Eliana Aponte/Reuters
Residents enjoy fireworks at the Macroplaza in downtown Monterrey, Mexico as the nation celebrates its bicentennial on Sept. 15. Tomas Bravo/Reuters
Fireworks explode, as images of famous Mexicans are projected on the front of the cathedral, on Zocalo Square in Mexico on Sept. 15. Eliana Aponte/Reuters
The Zocalo plaza and Metropolitan cathedral are illuminated during bicentennial celebrations in Mexico City on Sept. 15. Marco Ugarte/AP
A woman participates in a bicentennial parade in Mexico City on Sept. 15. Miguel Tovar/AP
Mexican President Felipe Calderón rings the original independence bell from the balcony of the National Palace during bicentennial celebrations in Mexico City's main Zocalo plaza on Sept. 15. Dario Lopez-Mills/AP
A person waves a Mexican flag during bicentennial celebrations at the Zocalo plaza in Mexico City on Sept. 15. Alexandre Meneghini/AP
Chinelo dancers perform during the bicentennial parade in Mexico City on Sept. 15. Miguel Tovar/AP
A dancer performs during the bicentennial parade in Mexico City on Sept. 15. Miguel Tovar/AP
Young Mariachi musicians participate in a bicentennial parade in Mexico City as Mexico celebrates its 200th anniversary on Sept. 15. Miguel Tovar/AP
Dancers from 'Ballet Mexico Vivo' perform regional dances from the most traditional states of Mexico during a celebration of the bicentennial of Mexico's independence at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nev., on Sept. 15. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal/AP
People gather in Mexico City's downtown Zocalo plaza during bicentennial celebrations on Sept. 15. Marco Ugarte/AP
People dressed as horned skeletons cycle during the bicentennial parade in Mexico City on Sept. 15. Miguel Tovar/AP
People gather in Zocalo Square as Mexico marks the 200th anniversary of its independence on Sept. 15. Eliana Aponte/Reuters
A couple admires Mexico flags used through its history at the Obispado lookout in Monterrey, Mexico, on Sept. 14 ahead of celebrations for Mexico's bicentennial. Tomas Bravo/Reuters
A girl plays on a rock-climbing wall, with the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral as a backdrop. The wall is one of many activities set up for Mexico’s combination bicentennial/centennial this year. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Mariachi musicians play on Mexico City’s Garibaldi Plaza, which has become a kind of hiring center for such bands. Hundreds audition here for weddings, baptisms, or birthdays. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Ladies gather on Calle Regina to crochet. The pedestrian walkway was recently restored. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
A couple with a baby walks near the Zócalo, which is often crowded with tourists as well as residents. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Angelina Salas is one of many typists on the Plaza San Domingo. She takes dictation from clients who are illiterate or need help with forms that cannot be filled out by computer. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Police gather on the edge of the Zócalo before spreading out on patrol. They’ve increased their presence in tourist areas, which has brought down the crime rate. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas, is located in the Zócalo and surrounded by street vendors. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
The Zócalo, also known as the Plaza de la Constitución, is a microcosm of Mexico. The country’s concerns as well as its glories are represented here. Standing on the edge of the plaza, unemployed tradesmen advertise their skills, looking for work. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Cooks prepare lunch at an open-air restaurant in the city center. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
A man browses in the business section of a bookstore in the city center. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
A construction worker jackhammers a street leading to Mexico City’s main square, the Zócalo, one of the improvements tied to the anniversary Sept. 16. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/20
In Pictures: Weather extremes 2013
In Pictures: The Israeli separation barrier: A West Bank wall
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/16
In Pictures: Dazzle like Beckham
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/15
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Antonio Banderas will star as 'Super Mario,' the best-known of the 33 Chilean miners featured in the upcoming film, 'The 33.'
Antonio Banderas will star as "Super Mario," one of the 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for more than two months in 2010, and the charismatic survivor he's playing couldn't be happier.
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