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Zapatistas

Zapatistas. Unit 7 Notes. Who are the Zapatistas?. A group of Mexicans who support improved rights & living conditions for Mexico’s indigenous people In the late 1900s, the Zapatistas were known for harassment and sabotage against the government. Emiliano Zapata. 1880-1919

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Zapatistas

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  1. Zapatistas Unit 7 Notes

  2. Who are the Zapatistas? • A group of Mexicans who support improved rights & living conditions for Mexico’s indigenous people • In the late 1900s, the Zapatistas were known for harassment and sabotage against the government

  3. Emiliano Zapata • 1880-1919 • Hero in the Mexican revolution of 1914-1915 • Demanded justice for the indigenous people of Mexico

  4. How are they solving their problems? • Guerilla Warfare

  5. What is Guerrilla Warfare? • Sudden, unexpected acts of war carried about by groups that fight using “hit and run” tactics • Many terrorist groups employ guerrilla warfare

  6. Chiapas • Uprising is focused in the Mexican state of Chiapas • It is a resource-rich state in southern Mexico: • Produces over half of Mexico’s hydroelectric power • 2nd largest petroleum producing state • Largest coffee exporting state • So what’s the big deal there?...

  7. What’s the Big Deal? • Chiapas has the worst poverty rates in Mexico: • Three-fourths of its people are malnourished; half live in dwellings with dirt floors • 19% of the population has no income • 39% earn less than minimum wage ($3/day) • Chiapas is a huge contributor to the global economy (oil, coffee, hydroelectricity) but getting little in return • Huge division between rich & poor in the state

  8. NAFTA & the Zapatistas… • 1994—North American Free Trade Agreement: allowed free trade between US, Canada, & Mexico. No tariffs. • Some people in Mexico did not like this plan: • Thought that NAFTA would allow cheap farm imports to come into Mexico from the US • Farmers in Mexico would not be able to compete with the cheaper food imports

  9. NAFTA & the Zapatistas… • On the day NAFTA took effect, the Zapatistas took over 7 towns in the state of Chiapas • Mexican army was sent to remove the Zapatistas • Fighting lasted for several weeks; a cease-fire eventually ended the fighting • Zapatistas did not go away…

  10. Armed Takeover in Chiapas01/01/94

  11. Zapatistas’ Concerns • Agreements between the Zapatistas & the government have not solved the problems of the poor • They argue that the indigenous people of Mexico need more help to improve healthcare, housing, education, and unemployment

  12. Latest Developments • Seven years after the 1st revolt, on March 11, 2001, the Zapatistas marched to Mexico City and addressed Congress • Encouraged the passage of an Indigenous Rights Bill • Unfortunately, the bill was unsuccessful due to Congress radically changing it and denying indigenous people certain rights

  13. Latest Developments • January 2003: Marched armed with machetes denouncing free trade policies (NAFTA) • Have detained several foreigners in an effort to discourage foreign investors

  14. Terrorist • One who uses violence, (especially bombing, kidnapping, and assassination) to intimidate others for political purposes

  15. Revolutionary • Causing, supporting, or advocating revolution • Seeking change usually in government

  16. Zapitista School • Zapitista School • Scroll down for video

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