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“I believe the example of the Zapatistas is a very relevant historical example. I would say it is one of the forms at the idea level, and through the work they have achieved, one of the most dignified historical examples that has happened in the history of the world.”

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Bocafloja, whose real name is José Ángel Valente, is a Spanish digital artist, musician, and poet. Known for his unique artistic style and multimedia works, he merges visual art, music, and poetry. Born on July 12, 1978, Bocafloja's creations span across various domains, including internet culture, social commentary, and contemporary art. more

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“I can't marry myself to one idea or one form of doing politics or one form of understanding politics. I believe that we have to play the game of strategy, and understand how to move the pieces because this is how the political spectrum functions.”

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“I am conscious of how my body signifies in every space. In every place of the world our body has a different significance.”

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“Every day of my life I have been in situations, not just in Mexico, in the US too, in which I identified the form of operation as racism. There are situations in which a smile, a laugh, a greeting are racist exercises.”

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“It is not like the white Republican, the conservative, who clears it up for you and says, "I don't like you", to your face and then you know immediately he is an antagonist. Racism operates in a lot of ways, and so I live it every day.”

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