Zapatista Autonomous Zone

One of dozens of zapatista communities, with their own schools and facilities. Most are deeper into the Lacondon Jungle or the edges of the Azul Reserve

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CHIAPAS 4: ZAPATISTAS

October 1st 2006
¨The elements of the past are still here, as alive as phantoms and wondering souls...the subsoil of Chiapas is full of murdered Indians, petrified forest, abandoned cities, and oceans of petroleum.¨ So said Mexican anthropologist Garcia de Leon back in the 80´s. Even earlier, author John Stienback had also traveled to Mexico, and predicted, ¨It is more than probable that with more time emilia ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas

The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more

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