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2024, the Cruelest Year for Women in Chiapas Since the Declaration of the Violence Alert

The Feminist Observatory against the Violence Against the Women of Chiapas, in its latest statistical report found 197 violent deaths of women in 2024; at least 63 appear to be femicides.
2024, the Cruelest Year for Women in Chiapas Since the Declaration of the Violence Alert

Indigenous Movement Rejects San Cristóbal de las Casas-Palenque Highway

Indigenous Movement Rejects San Cristóbal de las Casas-Palenque Highway
The construction of the San Cristóbal de las Casas-Palenque highway has been suspended in the past three six-year presidential terms of office due to opposition from various indigenous communities that would be affected, but the current governor, Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, has it listed as one of his priority projects.

Samir Blossoms

In defiance of those who murdered Samir, and all who continue to try to murder him, the life and struggle of Samir continues to blossom around the world.
Samir Blossoms

Surprise Peaceful Action by Zapatistas Six Years after the Murder of Samir Flores

Surprise Peaceful Action by Zapatistas Six Years after the Murder of Samir Flores
In their ''War against Oblivion'', the Zapatistas honour the life, struggles and murder of Samir Flores.

Pronouncement 6 years after the murder of Samir Flores Soberanes, impunity and imposition reign in the Mexican narco-state -FPDTA-MPT

"This February 20 marks 6 years since our brother Samir Flores Soberanes was assassinated, 6 years since another shot was fired at the forces of rebellion and autonomy." The People's Front in Defense of Land and Water, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala pronounce that Samir lives on in the struggles around the world ...blossoming wherever the peoples are defending life.
Pronouncement 6 years after the murder of Samir Flores Soberanes, impunity and imposition reign in the Mexican narco-state -FPDTA-MPT

Children and adolescents detained in anti-crime operations in Chiapas are victims of forced recruitment and illegal economies.

Children and adolescents detained in anti-crime operations in Chiapas are victims of forced recruitment and illegal economies.
As the current state government in Chiapas "cracks down on crime," children's advocate organizations decry the criminalization and arbitrary detention indigenous children and adolescents.

Remembering Samir Flores at Sendas

As part of the Global days for Samir Flores convened by the National Indigenous Congress, we dedicated our regular exchange encounter at Sendas to his memory.
Remembering Samir Flores at Sendas
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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