|
Set against the backdrop of the Mexican
War for Independence, this sprawling telenovela tells the story of Mariano Foncerrada and Teresa Muniz, two lovers who defy
their families and social classes to be together, all the while fighting for their country’s freedom.
"La Antorcha
Encendida" depicts Mexico’s struggle against the Spanish crown, with each episode focusing on a key event in the Mexican
War for Independence, starting with the increasing political friction between Spain and Mexico, and ending with the newly
independent nation’s efforts to establish its own government.
|