“We are in the middle of a war that is growing day by day (…) Chiapas is at war, Mexico is at war,” they said at a press conference.
Organizations Warn of ‘Civil War Scenario’ in Chiapas READ MORE »
“The attack against the Zapatista village “6 de Octubre” is a watershed in this escalation of violence. The Caracol de Jerusalén was one of the venues contemplated for the celebration of the Zapatista resistance and rebellion meetings.”
Chiapas, Civil War Knocking at the Door READ MORE »
Raúl Zibechi talks to Voces Mesoamericanas about the relationship between government migratory policy, the armed forces and organized crime.
The Army Handed over Control of Migrants to Organized Crime READ MORE »
Following the murder of 6 and injury to 12 migrants by military gunfire, dozens of organizations denounce the absence of consideration for human rights in migration policy and the dangers of militarization.
Despite the dangers they face in Chiapas, migrants continue to make their way through the state on their way to the US, escaping violence in their places of origin and in hope of a better life.
New Caravan of 400 Migrants Leaves Tapachula for US READ MORE »
