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Charlotte Saenz and Zara Zimbardo: On Community Building and the Zapatista Movement

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Understanding Zapatista Principles

This chapter explores the historical and philosophical foundations of the Zapatista movement, highlighting its origins and evolution since the 1994 uprising in Chiapas, Mexico. It delves into the movement’s commitment to autonomy, community justice, and women's rights, illustrating their resistance against colonial capitalist globalization. The chapter also shares personal experiences of engagement with the Zapatistas, emphasizing the transformative power of education and collective growth through a pedagogical framework rooted in community and solidarity.

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