In January 1994 the Zapatistas took the city of San Cristobal in an armed revolution to fight for the rights and freedom of the indigenous people of Chiapas. This rebellion has not died down since ’94 though the media is ignoring it. The Zapatistas are now functioning in complete autonomy from the Mexican Government and have formed their government without hierarchy and based in consensus. Maria Donjacour went and visited one of the Zapatista communities and is by no means an expert, but wishes to share some of the history … Continue reading Occupy Forum: Report from Zapatista Territory