On May 2, a paramilitary group attacked the Caracol of La Realidad, one of the hearts of
the Zapatista organization, killing Galeano companion. Libertarian alternative reaffirms
its support for the liberation struggle led by the Zapatistas in Chiapas (Mexico). ----
Even as we celebrate worldwide the 20th anniversary of the Zapatista uprising, even though
- and precisely for this reason - communities just opening a single trade area of its
kind, the Escuelita, which received nearly 6,000 international sympathizers are in view to
sharing the experience of struggle and construction of Zapatista autonomy, even though the
Zapatista struggle is experiencing a new twist on 2 May the paramilitary group referred to
as CIOAC attack of the Caracol of La Realidad, a decision centers and Zapatista organization.
Truth and justice Galeano
While the Good Government Council of La Realidad had called a meeting to try to appease
with existing members CIOAC tensions, paramilitaries took the opportunity to sack the
independent school and clinic caracol. They then ambushed a group of people returning from
work outside of La Realidad and attacked them with machetes and guns. The Galeano
companion Votan and professor Escuelita, including left life, murdered.
This attack is the culmination of weeks of tension caused by the paramilitary group, but
also years of intimidation and aggression that, if committed by paramilitary groups are
planned and organized by the ruling parties in especially the PRI but the PAN and the
environmentalist Green Party serving capitalist interests of large landowners and
multinational corporations.
All our thoughts are with the family of Galeano and his community, and the Zapatista
movement it is imperative to support the face of this aggression that marks a new phase of
crackdown. This attack is indicative of the will of the Mexican government to end front to
experience autonomy. Es aware of the seriousness of the situation, the Zapatistas decided
to appeal to the EZLN (Zapatista National Liberation Army) to defend themselves against
this policy of terror worthy of strategies deployed during the massacre of Acteal
committed by paramilitaries in 1997. This decision under duress augurs a very hard period
for Chiapas resistance.
We denounce the Mexican government, the ruling parties and the capitalists who crush the
struggles for autonomy of peoples and call to support the Zapatista movement in the
construction of "a world where many worlds are possible".
Libertarian Alternative affirms its unconditional support to the Zapatista people and all
peoples struggling for their emancipation, their dignity, their freedom.
Around the world, governments, armed arm of the capitalists, repress people and people who
do not want to be led by a deadly neoliberalism.
Against all forms of oppression that generate States and capitalism, International Solidarity!
Libertarian Alternative adheres to the Sexta[1]
The EZLN and the Zapatista movement have shown over the past few decades that there was no
fatality in this world dominated by neoliberalism, injustice and governments to boot
capitalists. Even the poorest, most forgotten-es, can stand and shout Ya Basta! Enough!
And choose another way, based on justice, democracy, dignity, solidarity, equality.
What has been successful in building the Zapatistas since the creation of the EZLN is a
source of optimism and inspiration to all those and all those who struggle for a better
world. Political, social, cultural, are not the same in France and in Chiapas, and do not
require the same answers, but a common desire must animate us, as everywhere on this
planet regain control of our lives. And in this respect there, the Zapatistas are an example.
Libertarian Alternative long struggle against all forms of oppression: capitalism, state,
patriarchal, racist. We participate to the extent of our abilities to social movements and
struggles in our workplaces, and disseminate our ideas as much as possible to create a
libertarian communist society free from all forms of domination.
Since the Zapatista uprising, we have followed with interest the development of solidarity
and the struggle, and have aired in the pages of our newspaper. But we never formalized
our solidarity, nor have participated in meetings and activities organized by the
Zapatistas and solidarity movements. Unfortunately, it is difficult to engage on all
fronts. But today, that economic, social and ecological consequences of neoliberalism are
more dramatic and irreversible, it seems important to participate in the new dynamics that
the Zapatistas are trying to drive. That is why we decided to join the Sexta Declaraci?n
of the Lacandon Jungle .
In recent months, the 20th anniversary of the uprising, we participated in different
cities of France in solidarity activities in common with other groups and collectives
support the Zapatistas, with public debates, meals solidarity and participation in rallies
in support. With these collectives, we try somehow to make our aid. And we want to spread
the Zapatista struggle and demands for autonomy of the indigenous peoples of Chiapas and
elsewhere, and require the application of the San Andres, the release of political
prisoners and the end of military harassment and political violence which are too often
victims peoples of Chiapas and the rest of Mexico.
Waiting for the opportunity to meet our fellow Zapatistas and Sexta, we remain attentive
to the evolution of the situation in the Zapatista communities, and continue to mobilize
in solidarity.
Libertarian Alternative, May 26, 2014
[1] Sixth Declaration of the Lacandon Jungle, launching the Other Campaign, calling for
the exchange and solidarity between struggles
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