This statue of Benito Juarez in Pantoja Park on G street between India and Columbia. Benito Juarez was President of Mexico during the battle of Pueblo where Mexican forces defeated French forces. This battle is often misunderstood in the United States where some people even believe the celebration of this victory, Cinco de Mayo, is Mexico's independence day. It is celebrated by Americans in general and Mexican Americans in general because it is seen as an example of successful intervention by Mexican ex-patriots and American interest in Mexican affairs. For obvious reasons it is not widely celbrated in Mexico.
Benito Juarez tried to move Mexico to a constitutional democracy. He himself lived a time in exile in New Orleans where he worked in a cigar factory. Benito Mussolini was named after Juarez.
There are statues of Benito Juarez all over the world. Here are some links to pictures of them.
Oaxaca Mexico
Taken from the side
Taken from the front
New York City - Bryant Park
Sixth Avenue between W 39 th and W 42 th
From the Front
Pictures and info on New York Statues (Frozen in Time, Often Covered in Poop.)
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