It's Going Down contributor Scott Campbell reflects on a recent announcement from the EZLN in Chiapas, Mexico. Several people have asked my thoughts on the recent announcement by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) that the Zapatista autonomous municipalities (MAREZ) and Good Government Juntas (JBG) have been “disappeared” or dissolved. I’m firmly of the...
Not gonna lie; that news got on my nerves.
I know the history of the EZLN, and while I understand this is not the first time they have to deal with these sad issues, it always gets to me that for revolutions to fight their way in Central and South America is not just about fighting the state: is fighting the other elements such as cartels that are ubiquitous over here.
This is a call of courage to understand the “Reasons of the Wolf” and provide any support if possible.