Raúl Zibechi examines recent global conflicts, concluding that they are wars against the people and especially against children. ‘’We live in a civil war against poor children of the color of the earth. Because they are the resisters of tomorrow, those who can cause problems for the system. Childhood is not only the future, but its existence gives us hope. Without children, the future is cancelled.’’
The well-being of each child, family and community is the well-being of the movement. Here, every child is a story, family story, life story. Each patient is an encounter.
We look once more into the world of Gabi, a Zapatista health promoter.
Daliri Oropeza reflects on the meaning of the most recent communique from the EZLN in the context of the struggle of Palestinians and the many resistances in Mexico.
The project of the misnamed Mayan Train is advancing by bulldozing jungle, towns and communities, indigenous rights, cultural heritages and archaeological remains of incalculable value, in addition to having felled between 5 and 10 million trees (depending on who is counting) and having caused damage to cenotes, water springs, caves and much more.
In a segment titled, the Dream of Reason, Silvia Ribeiro elaborates on the ruling of the International Tribunal on the Rights of Nature on the so-called Mayan Train.
Ages: 14+ Lesson objectives: To give participants background information about the history and current status of Chiapas and indigenous people in Mexico. Learning outcomes: Participants will be familiar with some key facts and figures about Chiapas and Mexico. Procedure: Participants are presented with five statements about Chiapas which they discuss and decide if they are true of false. They are asked to simply guess the answers based on what they think, rather than use the internet if they have access. The facilitator then gets feedback, provides the correct answer, and provides more information on each topic (see Facilitator’s notes). They …
