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“The powerful have invoked God at their side in this war, so that we will accept their power and our weakness as something that has been established by divine plan. But there is no god behind this war other than the god of money, nor any right other than the desire for death and destruction... Today there is a “NO” which shall weaken the powerful and strengthen the weak: the “NO” to war.”

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Subcomandante Marcos

Subcomandante Marcos, whose real name is Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, is a Mexican revolutionary, writer, and activist. Born in June 1957, he is the spokesperson for the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN). Marcos is known for his unique tactics and strategies, as well as his unwavering commitment to social justice and equality. more

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