Breaking the Curse of Forgotten Places
On the Ground Analysis and Reflections from the Comunitario Movement in Michoacán, Mexico.
El Enemigo Común
Bilingual independent media by, about, and for social movements in Mexico and beyond
El Enemigo Común
Bilingual independent media by, about, and for social movements in Mexico and beyond
Education students radicalize their actions in Oaxaca
After nearly a month of protests, members of the Oaxaca State Coordinating Body of Education Students (CENEO) have radicalized their actions.
Community leader Nestora Salgado’s life behind bars
Day and night, Nestora Salgado inhabits a dark world of artificial light. Days pass without sunlight. In prison, she lives the punishment for her bravery.
Yakiri is free, but now fears for the lives of herself and her family
Yakiri Rubí Rubio Aupart was released from prison after almost three months, accused of killing a man who raped and attempted to kill her.
Gunmen attack assembly in Álvaro Obregón
On March 2, community members assembled in Álvaro Obregón to defend the decisions of their general assembly. Around 2:15 PM, gunmen opened fire.
Tierra Caliente: The freedom we have now, we haven’t had in twelve years
The uprising against organized crime in Michoacán gains ground despite many obstacles and changes can be seen in the way people live.
A day with the comunitarios of Peribán
This community defense team was responsible for freeing the town of Peribán from the control of the Knights Templar cartel over a week ago.
Self-defense groups and their critics
Critiques and speculations regarding the self-defense movement have been leveled from left and right, yet absent is an appreciation for the events in situ.
Crossing Borders in Templar Territory
This must be a narco-bloqueo, or narco-blockade, a road block strategy utilized by the Templars to kidnap, extort and rob places of business and individuals.