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“All cultures forged by nations—the noble indigenous past of America, the brilliant civilization of Europe, the wise history of Asian nations, and the ancestral wealth of Africa and Oceania—are corroded by the American way of life. In this way, neoliberalism imposes the destruction of nations and groups of nations in order to reconstruct them according to a single model. This is a planetary war, of the worst and cruelest kind, waged against humanity.”

Quote by Subcomandante Marcos

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Subcomandante Marcos
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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