In the Mexican state of Chiapas (16° 24' 36'' N, 92° 24' 31'' W). The southernmost state of Mexico.
Both events are unrelated, but the same day NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) started to operate (Jan 1, 1994), the Zapatista movement began its uprising in the southern state of Chiapas.
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is an armed revolutionary group based in Mexico
in Mexico
The Zapatista Uprising.
It is the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional, EZLN)
Bob the builder did. yes we can!!
native people
On April 10, 1919 Zapata was tricked into a meeting with one of Carranza's generals who wanted to "switch sides." The meeting as a trap, and Zapata was killed as he arrived at the meeting.
Comandante Marcos, leader of the National Zapatista Liberation Army (EZLN).
It was guerrilla army led by Emiliano Zapata. The fought for their land and still haven't received it.
Some reforms including greater political liberty for the affected communities. However, the most striking effect of the political movement is enforced poverty throughout the regions involved in the conflict. This, because such movement has scared away investments from both government and private enterprises alike.
Political and Economical rights for Mexicans living in Poverty