CIA (Catholic Intelligence Agency). From John O´Really to Edmund Walsh CLXP In Mexico, the San Patricio Battalion that collaborated with our country in the war of 1846, defending it from North American imperialism in full expansion, is highly appreciated. The martyrdom of the members of the San Patricio Battalion was even as noble as that of the Niños Héroes de Chapultepec, hence, in commemoration of the gallant defense that the Mexicans of that time implemented against the North American invader, the generous sacrifice and immolation of the Irishmen of the San Patricio Battalion is an indelible part of national history. Probably due to the human cost, the American Irish of the 20th century decided not to commit any more suicides, even if they were heroic, but that would bring them greater misfortunes than they accumulated in their emigrations and their own struggles. The solidarity of the San Patricio Battalion with Mexico was an act of transcendent generosity driven by a ...