It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 183
May 24, 2025
Andrew Sage, a passionate expert on anarchism and Latin American history, dives deep into the historical roots of anarchism in Mexico, tracing its influence from ancient civilizations through the Mexican Revolution. He discusses the resilience of anarchist movements in the face of state repression, and their evolution into modern collectives advocating for workers' rights. The conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Kashmir and the complex dynamics of Indian-Pakistani relations, making for a thought-provoking exploration of current issues.
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Roots of Mexican Anarchism
- Mexico's indigenous communal traditions influenced early anarchist thought there.
- Revolutionary seeds planted amidst decades of injustice and repression.
Porfirio Diaz's Contradictory Legacy
- Porfirio Diaz's modernization deepened inequity while crushing dissent.
- Rural people were dispossessed as land privatization ignored indigenous claims.
Magon’s Radical Struggle
- Ricardo Flores Magón fled imprisonment and kept fighting for anarchist revolution from exile.
- His PLM led strikes and uprisings against Diaz, inspiring future revolutionaries.
