Emiliano Zapata Salazar

Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a Mexican revolutionary leader born in 1879, known for championing land rights for peasants and indigenous communities. He played a key role in the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), advocating for social justice through his Zapatista movement. Zapata sought to redistribute land from wealthy landowners to those who worked it, emphasizing agrarian reform. His slogan "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Liberty) reflects his dedication to empowering rural Mexicans. Zapata remains a symbol of resistance and social equality in Mexico, and he is remembered as a hero who fought for the rights of the marginalized.