Chiapas, Taken Territory II
The second part of stories from the front line of the battle of the cartels for control of Chiapas and the resistance of the peoples.
Organized Crime
Chiapas, Taken Territory I
Three journalists bring us six accounts of the battle of cartels for control of Chiapas.
Tilapa: Lessons from the Me’phaa People on Territorial Protection against Organized Crime
Despite the omnipresence and omnipotence of organized crime in Mexican society, indigenous peoples are organizing to confront its power. After years of organizing and resisting mining companies in their territories, the Me’Phaa people of La Montaña region of Guerrero are now confronting the scourge of drugs in their community.
In response to the Massacre at Niños Héroes, we demand that the Mexican State investigate responsibility
Frayba calls for a complete investigation of the role of the National Guard in the massacre of of over 25 civilians in central Chiapas. The incident points to ongoing collusion of military forces with organized crime.
Demand for Search for Intellectual Authors of Murder of Simón Pedro
Almost three years after the murder of defender Simón Pedro, relatives, Las Abejas de Acteal and civil society organizations continue to demand justice in his case.