Sfera Politicii (Jul 2016)
A Historical Perspective on the Zapatista Rebellion in Chiapas
Abstract
22 years ago, The Zapatista Army of National Liberation have begun what they call “a war against oblivion.” The rebels that are part of the guerrilla defined themselves at times as Mexicans, Indians, peasants, poor, men and women in search for land, freedom, justice and democracy. This study approaches the hypothesis according to which the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas is a very complex movement, which can be properly understood through the analysis of the socio-political evolution of its members.
