The Zapatista Movement
The Zapatistas
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) have had a great effect in the anti-Globalization movement. Rising to prominence in southern Mexico, they are known for their non violent approach to opposing globalization. The Zapatistas’ efforts to maintain their traditional lifestyles and independence from the global economy are met with fear and resistance from globalization advocates, including the Mexican government. “In 1994, the same day that the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, the Zapatistas launched a two-week campaign of armed clashes with the Mexican military”(Engler, 2007) and changed their approach becoming a nonviolent movement for land reform and indigenous rights. The EZLN used the Internet to
spread their message of anti-capitalism and organize with their network of international supporters. The Zapatista’ seek dismantle imperialistic globalism and along the way capitalism.
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) have had a great effect in the anti-Globalization movement. Rising to prominence in southern Mexico, they are known for their non violent approach to opposing globalization. The Zapatistas’ efforts to maintain their traditional lifestyles and independence from the global economy are met with fear and resistance from globalization advocates, including the Mexican government. “In 1994, the same day that the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, the Zapatistas launched a two-week campaign of armed clashes with the Mexican military”(Engler, 2007) and changed their approach becoming a nonviolent movement for land reform and indigenous rights. The EZLN used the Internet to
spread their message of anti-capitalism and organize with their network of international supporters. The Zapatista’ seek dismantle imperialistic globalism and along the way capitalism.