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Compañerxs, it’s been a while. Much has happened since we last wrote, what with the elections and related violence in Mexico, and the confounding policies of our own government here in the US.
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The finer points of the political “transition” will begin to reveal themselves down the line, but control over routes and resources (the how and the what of accumulation by dispossession) in the Mexican southeast will continue to be disputed, and this will continue to impact the communities who are always on the front lines — the indigenous communities.
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However, even as Chiapas falls between militarized zones of interest and heavily-armed players of capital, indigenous communities continue to build the infrastructure for life and dignity.
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And with that, we want to share this little ray of inspiration, and ask for your help. Please join us!
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Early on last year, a compa told us about a community who had “lost” their school nearly 8 years prior, due to the incidence of organized crime and insecurity in the area. Their children, during that time, had not learned to read and write, and they were looking for a teacher...
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Seeking social media volunteers to help spread the word!
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If you are social media savvy and would be willing to help us grow our network, we would love to hear from you!
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From patches to hand-painted t-shirts, market totes to stickers, your conscious purchases support community autonomy and build economies of solidarity!
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Schools for Chiapas is an international solidarity organization supporting autonomy in communities in resistance in Chiapas, Mexico. Our work depends on support from people of conscience everywhere.
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