medio ambiente
La lucha por los Chimalapas
The story of the current conflict in the Chimalapas, an upland forest zone with the greatest biodiversity in Mexico, where the Zoque indigenous people are resisting the depredations of governments and the interests of loggers and ranchers. This is another rural conflict administered from above which is costing suffering, blood and tears among those from below.
Protesta contra el ecocidio en San Cristóbal de Las Casas y Tuxtla
The population of Las Peras and the Hutitepec Alcanfores neighbourhood in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, and Cahuaré in Chiapa de Corzo, Tuxtla, have decided to unite their struggle against environmental degredation and pollution created by extractive industries. Children, old people, women – in other words the whole community- are suffering from respiratory illnesses and allergies. These are the result of industrial activities which affect the community´s health at the same time as making others rich (in this case, business-owners working hand in glove with the local authorities) on the back of the suffering of others. Nonetheless, the community has organised itself to struggle together for a dignified life and an environment that is healthy for everyone.(Descarga aquí) (Continuar leyendo…)
