Episode 1: Autonomy

In this first episode of our podcast series, Nancy Serrano speaks with Alejandro from Radio Zapatista who has been reporting on the Zapatista movement since 2005. This episode will introduce the listener to the vibrant history of the movement and it's long and steady journey to autonomy. Alejandro speaks about the early days of the revolution, the many setbacks, the violence from the Mexican government, and how the Zapatistas have adapted their strategy time and time again. He talks about what the Zapatista European tour really signifies in the middle of a pandemic and what lessons we can take away to create our own autonomous spaces.

Links:

https://web.facebook.com/F%C3%A1ilte-go-h%C3%89irinn-Zapatistas-2021-101658158954082

https://promedioschiapas.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/promedios.decomunicacioncomunitaria

https://radiozapatista.org/?lang=en

https://www.facebook.com/RadioZapa

Songs:

Cancion para los Caracoles del EZLN , Erick de Jesus

Begi Estalitako Indioa, Saggaroi

Maldicion del Malinche, Amparo Ochoa

Musica Ancestral Maya, B'IXRUWACH'ULEW

The Nameless (EZLN - Zapatistas), Black Sunday Productions

Pueblo Mio, Los Originales de San Andres

Text:

The Story of the Ceiba Tree; The Other Stories Vol. 2, Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos

Image:

Beatriz Aurora