Ejercito Zapatista de Liberación Nacional

The Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional (EZLN), founded in 1994 in Chiapas, Mexico, is a revolutionary group that emerged to advocate for the rights of Indigenous people and oppose neoliberal economic policies. Their most notable uprising coincided with the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which they argued exacerbated poverty and inequality. The EZLN, led by the charismatic Subcomandante Marcos, is known for its use of social media and peaceful activism alongside armed resistance. They promote autonomy, social justice, and democracy, drawing global attention to the struggles of marginalized communities.