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Peace groups in Chiapas condemn threats against international observers

08-02-2008 21:36

At a press conference in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas today two peace groups condemned recent threats against international observers in Zapatista communities and produced video evidence of some of the threats.

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Zapatistas imprisoned after attack by paramilitaries and police

06-02-2008 23:01

Mexican Government forces continue their attacks against unarmed Zapatista support bases with the shooting, beating and imprisonment of a father and son near Palenque in the lowland region of Chiapas.

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Zapatistas Face Imminent Attacks

02-02-2008 05:23

The Zapatistas are facing military and paramilitary mobilizations against the autonomous communities. The situation is critical and no one is watching!

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Justice For Atenco!!!

25-01-2008 15:37

CASE FILED IN THE SPANISH NATIONAL COURT (AUDENCIA NACIONAL) AGAINST THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE CRIME OF TORTURE.

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Zapatista eviction imminent

23-01-2008 00:50

Chiapanecan authorities announce plan to evict Zapatista camp at the Huitepec.

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Video of Matias, a Mapuche killed by the police

16-01-2008 22:52

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The 3 of January of 2008, when he was participating in a land reclamation along with other 30 compañeros a bullet shoot by the police force killed him instantly.
His compañeros and compañeras decided not to leave the body in the hands of the police and they carry him away with them.....
From this corner of europe we want to sand a strong hug to the family and his friends.
And our most deep admiration for Matias, a Mapuche fighter who gave his life for the rights of his people.

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Zapatista womin gathering:Loud and clear,the struggle will be long and difficult

02-01-2008 08:07

"We tell you so you are clear about it:The struggle will be long and difficult" Traduccion

Impressions from the second day of the gathering amongst zapatista indygenous women and women from the world.

Translation of original article  http://chiapas.mediosindependientes.org/display.php3?article_id=153428

author Lv

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Part III: The Politics of Bridge-Making

02-01-2008 01:01

III. Encounter: The Politics of Bridge-Making
Feliz Año Cabrones: On the Continued Centrality of the Zapatista Movement after 14 Years
(written by El Kilombo;  http://www.elkilombo.org)

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Part II. A Society to Create

02-01-2008 01:00

Feliz Año Cabrones: On the Continued Centrality of the Zapatista Movement after 14 Years.
(written by El Kilombo;  http://www.elkilombo.org)

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Part I. On the Continued Centrality of the Zapatista Movement

02-01-2008 00:55

Feliz Año Cabrones: On the Continued Centrality
of the Zapatista Movement after 14 Years
(written by El Kilombo;  http://www.elkilombo.org)

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Plenary: How do we live as Zapatista mothers and girls

30-12-2007 15:57

Plenary: How do we live as Zapatista mothers and girls in the Caracol of La Garrucha

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First day of the Women´s Gathering in La Garrucha

30-12-2007 07:08

Compañeras from the five Zapatista Caracoles, among them children, shared their testimonies of how they were living under the landlords rule before they got organized. They spoke about the process of the struggle to gain more participation in all areas; in education, health, community responsibilities, and high level military ranks. They also commemorated the important work of Comandanta Ramona as an example of struggle to be followed.

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Women’s rights, sexual and reproductive health and….revolution?

30-12-2007 05:59

Since 1994, the Zapatista's have placed women's rights and participation at the centre of their social and health agenda, including the promotion of sexual and reproductive rights. Today the Zapatistas run a health system autonomous from the Mexican government that includes community educators, trained midwives, community clinics and an autonomous hospital. This transformation is promoting women's sexual and reproductive health and rights.
(Tamil Kendall
 http://chiapas.indymedia.org/display.php3?article_id=153291)

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A Women´s Gathering called Comandanta Ramona

29-12-2007 21:44

The Third Gathering of the Zapatistas and the World Begins: A Women´s Gathering called Comandanta Ramona

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Encounter of Zapatista Women and Women of the World

28-12-2007 22:38

Information, work topics, and schedules for the Third Encounter Between Zapatista Peoples and Peoples of the World
Translation El Kilombo Intergaláctico
 http://chiapas.indymedia.org/display.php3?article_id=153183

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Acteal, Chiapas, marks 10 years since massacre

23-12-2007 22:24

From 20-22 December the indigenous organisation 'las Abejas' held a gathering at the place where ,10 years ago, 49 of their members were massacred by paramilitaries armed and backed by the Mexican state (21 women, 15 children, 9 men, 4 unborn babies).

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Full Text in Spanish of Mexican

23-12-2007 02:04

At the moment the group radiozapote is threatened with eviction, right at the start of the vacational period in the school - being propitious for it the decision to impose a new director of the ENAH, compatible to the interests of the director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History, Alfonso de Maria y Campos.

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Aggressions Against the Zapatistas of Bolom Ajaw

16-12-2007 14:56

The Other Campaign Mobilizes in Response to Aggressions Against the Zapatistas of
Bolom Ajaw
Authorities, Working Through an Alleged Paramilitary Group, Plan to "Relocate" the
Inhabitants; Civil Groups Called to Boycott Tourism of the Agua Azul Falls

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Demonstrators Blockade Mexican Embassy In London

11-12-2007 23:37

Protest outside Mexican Embassy on 10th December 2007
On Monday 10th December demonstrators blockaded both the Mexican
Embassy and Mexican Consulate in London, in solidarity with the Zapatistas and in opposition to the attacks on their communities by the state and paramilitaries.

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Demonstrators Blockade Mexican Embassy in London

11-12-2007 15:19

Today Monday 10th December demonstrators blockaded both the Mexican Embassy and Mexican Consulate in London, in solidarity with the Zapatistas and in opposition to the attacks on their communities by the state and paramilitaries.