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A fire that does not go out: The truth and the word will set us free.
Esta crónica visual es la primera muestra del acompañamiento y convivencia en la que participé como integrante del Colectivo Sueña Dignidad, quien viajó para conversar y conocer los espacios que habitan las Mujeres Mazatecas de la Asamblea por la Libertad, un mes después del levantamiento de sus levantamiento como autodefensas. A través de sus palabras, protegen y fortalecen fuerzas para hacer posible la creación de un comité de autodefensa en respuesta a los registros y detenciones ilegales que se han presentado tras el asesinato del niño Gelacio “N”, realizado por elementos policiales del municipio. .
Por razones de seguridad, se cambiaron algunos nombres, espacios y horarios.
La Sierra Mazateca, alberga entre sus montañas a la comunidad indígena mazateca de Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, se ubica a más de 260 km del Estado de México. Las opciones de transporte son limitadas y requieren de varias horas de viaje en auto particular, o en autobús, alrededor de 10 horas, además de tomar otro medio de transporte para llegar directamente a la comunidad. En este lugar es raro encontrar calles pavimentadas y de fácil acceso. La mayoría de la población camina al menos 2 horas desde el centro hasta sus barrios.
Guardianas del "Barrio Escopeta".
El problema que aqueja a la comunidad no sólo ha quitado la libertad a los familiares de los seis presos políticos; Hasta el momento son 21 las personas con orden de aprehensión que se encuentran desplazadas por esta situación desde hace más de nueve años, pese a que se ha demostrado que los delitos que se les acusa son falsos, a través de amparos y libertades federales. Se desconoce su paradero, pero sus hijas, esposas, madres y hermanas han sido quienes han soportado su ausencia en casa y en el campo. Esto ha alterado los planes de vida de todos los perseguidos políticos, desde agresiones verbales y físicas por parte de personas afiliadas al grupo caciquil, hasta allanamientos ilegales como el caso de Adelina, quien vive con sus siete hijos menores y ha tenido que sacarlos adelante. solo.
Con el reciente asesinato de Gelacio “N”, el miedo y la desesperación han inundado los barrios, provocando el surgimiento de un Comité de Autodefensa liderado por mujeres dispuestas a dar su vida por la integridad de sus familias. Tuve la oportunidad de estar presente en el inicio de su levantamiento y visitarlos para esta crónica visual.
Crónica completa aquí:
https://xn--sueadignidad-chb.com/?p=495
April 2023
This visual chronicle is the first example of the accompaniment and coexistence in which I participated as a member of the Sueña Dignidad Collective, who traveled to talk and learn about the spaces inhabited by the Mazatec Women of the Assembly for Freedom, a month after the uprising. as self-defense. Through their words, they protect and strengthen forces to make possible the creation of a self-defense committee in response to the illegal searches and arrests that have occurred after the murder of the boy Gelacio “N”, carried out by police elements of the municipality. .
For security reasons, some names, spaces and times have been changed.
The Sierra Mazateca, home among its mountains to the Mazatec indigenous community of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, is located more than 260 km from the State of Mexico. Transportation options are limited and require several hours of travel by private car, or by bus, around 10 hours, in addition to taking another means of transportation to get directly to the community. In this place it is rare to find paved and easily accessible streets. The majority of the population walks at least 2 hours from the center to their neighborhoods.
Guardians of the "Barrio Escopeta".
The problem that afflicts the community has not only taken away the freedom of the relatives of the six political prisoners; So far, there are 21 people with arrest warrants who have been displaced by this situation for more than nine years, despite the fact that it has been proven that the crimes they are accused of are false, through federal protections and freedoms. His whereabouts are unknown, but his daughters, wives, mothers and sisters have been the ones who have endured his absence at home and in the field. This has altered the life plans of all those politically persecuted, from verbal and physical attacks by people affiliated with the caciquil group, to illegal raids such as the case of Adelina, who lives with her seven minor children and has had to support them. only.
With the recent murder of Gelacio “N”, fear and despair have flooded the neighborhoods, causing the emergence of a Self-Defense Committee led by women willing to give their lives for the integrity of their families. I had the opportunity to be present at the beginning of their uprising and visit them for this visual chronicle.
Full chronicle here:
https://xn--sueadignidad-chb.com/?p=495
This visual chronicle is the first example of the accompaniment and coexistence in which I participated as a member of the Sueña Dignidad Collective, who traveled to talk and learn about the spaces inhabited by the Mazatec Women of the Assembly for Freedom, a month after the uprising. as self-defense. Through their words, they protect and strengthen forces to make possible the creation of a self-defense committee in response to the illegal searches and arrests that have occurred after the murder of the boy Gelacio “N”, carried out by police elements of the municipality. .
For security reasons, some names, spaces and times have been changed.
The Sierra Mazateca, home among its mountains to the Mazatec indigenous community of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, is located more than 260 km from the State of Mexico. Transportation options are limited and require several hours of travel by private car, or by bus, around 10 hours, in addition to taking another means of transportation to get directly to the community. In this place it is rare to find paved and easily accessible streets. The majority of the population walks at least 2 hours from the center to their neighborhoods.
Guardians of the "Barrio Escopeta".
The problem that afflicts the community has not only taken away the freedom of the relatives of the six political prisoners; So far, there are 21 people with arrest warrants who have been displaced by this situation for more than nine years, despite the fact that it has been proven that the crimes they are accused of are false, through federal protections and freedoms. His whereabouts are unknown, but his daughters, wives, mothers and sisters have been the ones who have endured his absence at home and in the field. This has altered the life plans of all those politically persecuted, from verbal and physical attacks by people affiliated with the caciquil group, to illegal raids such as the case of Adelina, who lives with her seven minor children and has had to support them. only.
With the recent murder of Gelacio “N”, fear and despair have flooded the neighborhoods, causing the emergence of a Self-Defense Committee led by women willing to give their lives for the integrity of their families. I had the opportunity to be present at the beginning of their uprising and visit them for this visual chronicle.
Full chronicle here:
https://xn--sueadignidad-chb.com/?p=495
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