It began as a weeklong celebration in 1968, starting Sept. 15, the same day Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate their independence. TEXAS, USA — Sept. 15 is the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage Month got its start in 1968 as a weeklong celebration […]

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