Daily Archives: 25/05/2014

Between the Light and Shade: the Last Words of ‘Subcomandante Marcos’

Posted on 25/05/2014 by Ed Sykes

This morning, at the end of the homage to comrade Galeano, over three thousand Zapatista support bases and militants, along with around a thousand adherents of the Sixth, listened to the “last public words” of Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos of the … Continue reading →

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Reports from La Realidad – #GaleanoVive

Posted on 25/05/2014 by Ed Sykes

– 24th of May, 2014, Caracol I of La Realidad, Chiapas   A belt of balaclava-wearing Zapatista militants surrounded more than 2,200 Zapatista support bases who had arrived in the first capital of peaceful, civilian Zapatismo – La Realidad – … Continue reading →

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Expressions of Solidarity in Memory of Galeano

Posted on 25/05/2014 by Ed Sykes

Free Media – May 24th, 2014, Caracol I, La Realidad, Chiapas   After reading the main memorial document for Galeano, Subcomandante Insurgente Moisés told attendees in La Realidad that they could visit his grave to express solidarity with his family, … Continue reading →

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Galeano Lives On (Poem)

Posted on 25/05/2014 by Ed Sykes

Darkness fills the jungle, As the branches block out the light, Sweat drips from his forehead, As his mind prepares to fight,   Silence falls as he pauses for breath, But the storm awaits…   A leaf on the ground … Continue reading →

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The Transformative Power of the Struggle, Dignity, and Autonomy of the Zapatistas (#GaleanoLives)

Posted on 25/05/2014 by Ed Sykes

“It was pain and rage that made us challenge everyone and everything 20 years ago, and it is pain and rage that are once again forcing us to lace up our boots, put on our uniforms, strap on our guns, … Continue reading →

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