Memoir of the War Machetes
To mark the anniversary of the Zapatista uprising 29 years ago this week, Hermann Bellinghausen shares the memories of a family in resistance in an autonomous community of that momentous event.
Zapatistas
The Lacandón Commune, at 19 years
The story told by the image is far from anecdotal. That past is still present. It is etched in the skin and memories of those who suffered it, but also in their children and grandchildren.
With its memory fixed on the hell of what life was like on the plantations, the Lacandon Commune has brought up several generations of indigenous rebels.
All August! Sign the Statement in Solidarity with BAEZLN Communities and Denouncing Human Rights Violations
Please join the many collectives, organizations and individuals of hte Turtle Island territories in denouncing constant aggressions against BAEZLN and the recent threats against FrayBa Human Rights Observers! Sign on to this statement /denunciation now!!
A Hug from Distant Geographies
Peter Brown and Susan Beattie, we (and so many others) thank you for your labors of love. We carry on guided by the 7 Zapatista principles, and the example of dedication to education you leave in your stead. We wish you both wonder (and some relaxation) in your adventures to come.
SUNDAY 13
We call on all honest people, groups, collectives, organizations and movements in Mexico and the world to join in the activities to demand a stop to the wars, beginning on Sunday the 13th, according to their own times and ways – and preserving their independence and autonomy.