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Increased Borders and Heightened Criminalization of Migration: the Political Production of Violence Towards Immigrant Populations

"First. Migrants are not a threat, nor are they an “invasion.” They are not a “problem.” In fact, migration (and migrant workers) is a timely process that serves the U.S. government and society economically and occupationally."
Increased Borders and Heightened Criminalization of Migration: the Political Production of Violence Towards Immigrant Populations

Arrest of 92 Police Officers Highlights Infiltration of Organized Crime in Chiapas

Arrest of 92 Police Officers Highlights Infiltration of Organized Crime in Chiapas
Following years of AMLO's denial of the seriousness of the cartel war in Chiapas, the recent arrest of 92 police officers is just the tip of the iceberg of the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, the war continues unabated and nobody in Chiapas is expecting any major changes anytime soon.

Las Abejas Announce Commemoration of Acteal Massacre and Father Marcelo in Chiapas

Las Abejas de Acteal announced a day to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the Acteal Massacre and 32 years of their journey as an organization, as well as to demand justice for the murder of Father Marcelo Perez, who was killed last October 20 in Chiapas.
Las Abejas Announce Commemoration of Acteal Massacre and Father Marcelo in Chiapas

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Condemns Mexican State for Disappearance of EZLN Support Base Antonio González Méndez

Inter-American Court of Human Rights Condemns Mexican State for Disappearance of EZLN Support Base Antonio González Méndez
Frayba statement on historic IACHR ruling in the case of the forced disappearance of EZLN support base Antonio González Méndez. It was the state!

Narco-blockades Carried out in Eight Municipalities of Chiapas

Governor orders arrests, evictions and withdrawal of transport concessions for those who participate in these actions. In protest against raids on places where drugs are allegedly distributed and the detention of 30 people, members of organized crime groups forced truck drivers and residents to cross trailers to prevent security forces from entering at least eight municipalities in Chiapas bordering Comitán, …
Narco-blockades Carried out in Eight Municipalities of Chiapas

The Virgin of Guadalupe Between Counter-conquest, Migration and Feminism

The Virgin of Guadalupe Between Counter-conquest, Migration and Feminism
As we have seen Guadalupe has made us make a pilgrimage through many themes, although she was conceived in religion, she was always a symbol that belonged more to the people. Her power lies in the fact that Guadalupe-Tonantzin has been claimed for very constant social causes: women, migrants and the conquered who reconquered Spain. She has taught us that “symbols are neither created nor destroyed, only transformed.”
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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