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CASA hosts and educates activists about social justice issues in Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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We share lessons we learn from the resistance movements in Mexico with our home communities. We publish news and analysis in our newsletter, host workshops, short-term solidarity delegations, and speaking events. Find out how to join us.

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La lucha sigue three years after the assassination of Lorenzo Sampablo Cervantes-husband and father of four-who was assassinated on August 22, 2006 by paramilitary troops under the orders of...

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Originally posted to Narco News on 10/25/08, documents the use of force by the Mexican military against the people of Xoxocotla, Morelos, with equipment supplied by the U.S. as...

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A documentary that portrays the stories of undocumented Mexicans living in Richmond, Va., a journey that their American friend took to their home village in Morelos and the reality of crossing the U.S./Mexico border. 

Reposts

Dignified Rage, Internally Displaced People and “Buying Consciences”

A report on the Zapatista Festival of Dignified Rage and visits to Polhó, San Manuel and La Garrucha (December 28, 2008 to January 14, 2009).
By: 
Mary Ann Tenuto Sánchez

Part I: Digna Rabia in San Cristóbal de las Casas and a Visit to Polhó.

Invitation to a Gathering in the Lacandon Jungle on Feb 23rd

to: All villages and communities, ejidos and ranches; social and civil organizations; regional, national and international organizations; individuals and collectives; men and women. All of you who are committed to the non-violent transformation of the economic, political, social, and cultural structures that perpetuate a system of injustice, exclusion, and violent, corrupt oppression in Mexico.

You are invited to…

“A Gathering of indigenous and rural communities and organizations in defense of territory, culture and strategic natural resources in the Lacandon Jungle” February 23rd (Arrival), 24th, and 25th, 2008 in the indigenous Tseltal community of Betania, Ocosingo municipality, in the ravines of the Lacandon jungle, Chiapas, MEXICO.

David Venegas Reyes' Letter from Prison

Letter from David Venegas Reyes

Political Prisoner in the Central Penitentiary Santa Maria Ixcotel of Oaxaca.

Member of APPO and of VOCAL, adherent to La Otra Campaña.

Oaxaca Solidarity Network - March '07 Human Rights Delegation

VICTIMS OF ONGOING AND WIDESPREAD GOVERNMENT REPRESSION IN OAXACA, MEXICO ASK FOR CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

Oaxaca Solidarity Network - February '07 Humanitarian Delegation

2nd EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN DELEGATION TO OAXACA (MEXICO)

WHEN: February 10-16, 2007

WHY: VICTIMS OF ONGOING REPRESSION IN OAXACA ASK FOR CONTINUED

My Thoughts on the John Ross Article “A Report from the Red Alert”

By Mary Ann Tenuto-Sanchez

In his latest article about the Zapatistas entitled “A Report from the Red Alert; Zapatistas at Critical Crossroads,” John Ross recaps the current situation of the Other Campaign, the apparent results of the presidential election and the aftermath of the police attack on San Salvador Atenco.