In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army seized control of five towns and 650 ranches in Chiapas, Mexico, igniting a violent confrontation with the government.
“Inside the world's first postmodern revolution”
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In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army seized control of five towns and 650 ranches in Chiapas, Mexico, igniting a violent confrontation with the government.
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Synopsis
In the jungle canyons of Chiapas, Mexico, Subcomandante Marcos leads the Zapatista Army of National Liberation in an uprising on January 1, 1994. The group seizes control of six towns and hundreds of ranches, protesting economic hardships linked to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Nettie Wild captures the voices of the Zapatistas amid clashes with the Mexican Army. The film portrays life in a region marked by conflict and demands for land reform.
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Why Watch
- Meet Subcomandante Marcos in the heart of Chiapas
- See the impact of NAFTA on indigenous communities
- Find out about the Zapatista land reform demands
Did You Know
- The EZLN captured four municipalities, controlling 25% of Chiapas in 1994.
- In 1994, the Zapatistas seized 650 private ranches that displaced native Chiapanecs.
- The Zapatista uprising began on New Year's Day 1994, coinciding with NAFTA's implementation.
- Subcomandante Marcos halted peace talks until refugees in Chiapas received justice.
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What year did the Zapatista Army of National Liberation rise in armed insurrection?
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation rose in armed insurrection on New Year's Day 1994.
What was the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement on Mexico's economy according to the Zapatistas?
The Zapatistas believed that NAFTA led to 'dollarization' and further impoverishment of Mexico's economy, without providing wage increases or price decreases.
Who was the spokesperson for the Zapatista Army of National Liberation during the 1994 insurrection?
Subcomandante Marcos was the spokesperson for the Zapatista Army of National Liberation during the 1994 insurrection.
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