Mexico had just won their independence from their colonizer: Spain. However, the early days of Mexico were riddled with civil chaos. During which, looters and rioters ran rampant throughout the country. Among the businesses looted, many of them were french owned, and among one of the looted stores, there would be one that would change the nation forever.

Witness this piece of history that is seldom talked about. One of the silliest wars ever fought by countries. The Pastry War: The time France invaded Mexico over pastries.

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