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

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Solidarity and Self-Governance Define Resistance

Zapatista autonomy is rooted in solidarity with oppressed peoples globally and is essential to their resistance. This autonomy is structured around the concept that resistance functions as an ongoing infrastructure rather than a singular event. Key components of this autonomy include self-governance achieved through rotating councils, which embody the principle of collective leadership, enabling the community to sustain its autonomy and resilience.

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