1997 Acteal Massacre

The 1997 Acteal Massacre was a violent attack in Chiapas, Mexico, where 45 indigenous villagers, mostly women and children, were killed by armed men. The victims were members of a community committed to peace and land rights, opposing government and paramilitary forces' influence. The massacre was driven by political and social conflicts over indigenous rights, land, and autonomy. It highlighted ongoing violence and human rights abuses in the region, prompting national and international concern for justice and reform.