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Relatos Zapatistas April Show
On today’s show, we examine the new geography of war in the context of the “old” geography of Chiapas. We talk with a compa of ours on the ground in Chiapas, who reports on some of the most recent clashes of the low-intensity war in Mitzitón, Bachajón, and Tila. We use these events, and the bigger picture in which they take place, to help us frame the conversation about the new letter from Subcomandante Marcos: “Notes on War.”
Read the full introduction on Indybay.
Interview on the current state of repression / low-intensity war in Chiapas
In-depth interview with Alejandro Reyes on the current state of repression and low-intensity war in Chiapas being waged against Zapatista communities and human rights organizations. Topics include: big-picture analysis focused on the Proyecto Mesoamérica, “sustainable rural cities,” and ecotourism; detailed reports on repression in Mitzitón, Bachajón, Tila, and the coast region; and some implications of the death of Samuel Ruiz. All in the context of the recent letter from Subcomandante Marcos to Professor Luis Villoro, titled “Notes on War.”
This interview originally aired on April 3 during Relatos Zapatistas, which broadcasts from West Oakland the first Sunday of every month from 4-6 pm on Berkeley Liberation Radio (104.1 fm). You can check out all our shows here and here.
Movimiento Justicia por el Barrio de NY toman consulado mexicano
A las 7:30 de la mañana, hoy siendo el cuarto día de la campaña “5 Días de Acción Mundial por los 5 de Bachajón”, integrantes del Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio, La Otra Campaña Nueva York, entramos y tomamos el Consulado Mexicano en la Ciudad de Nueva York. Esta ocupación la emprendimos como parte de esta campaña para protestar en contra de la cruel represión del Estado hacia la lucha digna de l@s ejidatar@s de San Sebastián Bachajón, Chiapas, México, los cuales también son adherentes a La Otra Campaña, y que están defendiendo sus recursos naturales contra la depredación de las empresas transnacionales disfrazada de “plan ecoturístico”.
Solidarity with Bachajón: New blog by Frayba
The Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas Human Rights Center (FrayBa) joins the “5 Days of Worldwide Action for the Bachajón 5” from 1-5 April 2011, called for by the Movement for Justice in El Barrio, NY. Because of that, today April 1 we inaugurate a Solidarity Blog.
By solidarity we understand actions that lead us to share the struggle for justice, dignity and respect to human rights. In the Solidarity Blog we want to share the national and international solidarity actions taking place in various parts of the world, in this specific case with indigenous and peasant peoples of Chiapas. The blog can be found here: http://solidaridadchiapas.wordpress.com
If you would like to contribute with information for this Blog regarding actions for the “5 Days of Worldwide Action for the Bachajón 5” or other actions in solidarity done in the future, we invite you to send us your materials such as letters, photos, videos, campaigns, etc. to: solidaridad@frayba.org.mx
We will always try to also take back information about your actions to the Peoples of Chiapas.
Regards,
Solidaridad FrayBa.
Campaign 5 Days for the Bachajón 5
Del 1 al 5 de Abril la Otra Nueva York convocan a acciones mundiales por la libertad de los presos políticos de San Sebastián Bachajón rehenes del Gobierno de Chiapas. 5 días de acciones por los 5 de Bachajón
Words by the Autonomous Council of the Coast of Chiapas
During the Encounter “With Memory Peoples Build Justice and Truth,” compañeros from the Autonomous Council of the Coast of Chiapas explained their situation.(Descarga aquí)
