Because they thought that NAFTA would cause economical problems.
They do, actually. It is just that they demand better conditions for Amerindian peoples found in southeastern Mexico -- especially the Chiapas state, bordering Guatemala -- and NAFTA has a lesser priority when social issues are involved.
NAFTA went into effect
The Mexican peasants. Land reform was the Zapatistas' main issue.
Las Zapatistas
One of the arguments against NAFTA is that it led to job losses in certain sectors, particularly manufacturing, as companies relocated production to Mexico to take advantage of lower labor costs. Critics argue that this contributed to wage stagnation and economic dislocation in affected communities in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, opponents contend that NAFTA has exacerbated environmental issues by encouraging practices that prioritize profit over sustainability.
ummm they showed hatred
I know that the US hates NAFTA and the Zapatistas but i am not sure that the Zapatistas dislike NAFTA.
took over several towns
They do, actually. It is just that they demand better conditions for Amerindian peoples found in southeastern Mexico -- especially the Chiapas state, bordering Guatemala -- and NAFTA has a lesser priority when social issues are involved.
NAFTA went into effect
Example sentence - Only time will show if the decisions made concerning NAFTA were in the best interest of our country.We would like to reverse NAFTA in North America.
Mostly, Zapatistas believe in a mix of libertarian socialism, anarchism and Marxism.
Chiapas
Mexico
Example sentence - Only time will show if the decisions made concerning NAFTA were in the best interest of our country.
They rose up in arms on January 1st, 1994. The same day NAFTA was put in effect.
In Mexico, NAFTA has created more industry and services jobs, at the expense of rural laborers, who cannot compete against the highly-subsidized Canadian and American farmers.