'Aztlan' spurs pride in Latinos, fear in others Myth of Aztec homeland rises anew in immigration debate By David Kelly RIVERSIDE - In the U.S. debate over immigration, there is perhaps no word as controversial as "Aztlan," the name of the mythical Aztec homeland. For many it carries potent political overtones, for others it is a romantic ideal, and to those opposed to illegal immigration it represents an effort to reclaim land that was once part of Mexico. "Aztlan is a state of mind for some people. It's a point in history. For some, it's a political place, for some...