History and Time Prove EZLN Right By: Jaime Martínez Veloz Para leer en español: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2011/11/04/opinion/024a1pol On February 16, 1996, the federal government and the EZLN signed the agreement on matters of indigenous rights and culture. It was the first theme on the agreed-upon agenda between the Zapatista delegation and its government counterpart. Arriving at that moment [...]
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History and Time Prove EZLN Right
Posted: November 11, 2011 in Commentary, EZLNTags: Zapatistas EZLN Mexico
Interview with Gustavo Esteva in Oaxaca
Posted: September 28, 2011 in CommentaryTags: Gustavo Esteva, MPJD
Para leer en español: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2011/09/13/politica/011n2pol Oaxaca, “Trapped” by Violence Exercised by the State: Gustavo Esteva ** “Terrible, the condition of the indigenous; that encourages emigration” By: Alonso Urrutia y Octavio Vélez, Envoy and correspondent Oaxaca, Oaxaca, September 12, 2011 During recent years Oaxaca has confronted an “extreme violence,” which goes beyond that which the country [...]
Sicilia or the Power of Discourse
Posted: August 9, 2011 in Commentary, Movement for Peace with Justice and DignitySicilia or the Power of Discourse By: Lorenzo Meyer August 4, 2011 | Para leer esta columna en español, haga clic aquí The Struggle for Legitimacy In the last twenty years, there are two political discourses that have had a big impact in Mexico and even outside of Mexico, because of their ability to condense [...]
Remembering 28 Years of the EZLN
Posted: November 22, 2011 in Commentary, EZLNTags: EZLN, zapatista national liberation army, Zapatistas EZLN Chiapas Mexico
EZLN: 28 Years of Persistence For An Ideal Jaime Martínez Veloz On November 17, 1983, 28 years ago, a small nucleus of men and women arrived in the heart of the Lacandón Jungle, bringing with them an accumulation of dreams and ideals for transforming Mexico into a just and democratic country. With patience, intelligence and [...]