THE STRANGE BUT TRUE STORY OF THE MEXICAN PASTRY WAR

"Mexico went to war with France… because of a bakery. Seriously."

"A French pastry chef in what’s now Mexico City claimed rioters trashed his shop in 1832. He demanded a whole of money’s worth of damages.

"Mexico blew him off. France stepped in…and demanded ten times the original amount…"

"When Mexico still said no? France sent ships, bombed Mexico’s most important port, and occupied the city.

All over a pastry shop…?"

"Or maybe—just maybe—it wasn’t really about the bakery at all."

"This is the story of a baker who wanted justice, a French king who wanted to flex, and a Mexican general who lost a leg… and turned it into a national monument.

 

"Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America. I’m Andrew Colón, and this is the true story of La Guerra de los Pasteles—the Pastry War. A war that may have started with a bakery… but ended up being all about power, politics, and pride."

"On this channel, I tell stories about the myths, legends, mysteries, and unbelievable histories from across Latin America and the Caribbean. If you enjoy tales that are strange, fascinating, and sometimes absolutely true, hit that subscribe button, follow, and share the story,  and vámonos."