Look for a tall, dark statue of a fierce-looking man thrusting a machete high above his head, standing on a round pedestal right in the middle of the lively square beside the Corona Market.
Alright, you’ve found the mighty José Antonio Torres! Imagine the clamor of the market around you, the warm afternoon sun glinting off this statue just like it would a real blade. Torres, a hero of the Mexican War of Independence, looks like he’s ready for battle-with his angry face and his hand thrust defiantly into the sky, you can almost hear him shouting a rallying cry! He wasn’t a polished general-he was a brave man of the people, nicknamed “El Amo Torres,” who led ordinary folks in rebellion against Spanish rule. Sculptor Juan José Méndez Hernández captured that wild spirit so well, you might even feel your own heart pounding a little just looking at him! Ah, but life as a statue isn’t all glory-one day in April 2017, someone made off with his machete. Imagine sneaking up here in the middle of the night to take on such a towering figure-quite the bold move! Even without his original blade, Torres stands unyielding, inviting anyone who passes to remember that electric spark of revolution. So take a moment here, right by the busy Corona Market, and let the spirit of rebellion-and maybe a whiff of fresh tortillas-wash over you. Ready for our next stop? Let’s march on!
