The first two images above commemorate the massacre at
Acteal on December 22, 1997. This attack on the part of the PRI was
unsettling to people around the world, as they were in the process of negociation
at the time. The third image is a photo of a child who survived the
massacre, his mother died trying to protect him. Below are some links
to more information about the Acteal massacre.
Peace
Brigades International, Chiapas
News update/explanation of the events surrounding
the massacre put out by Peace Brigades International.
Testimony
of a therapist who worked with the survivors of the Acteal massacre in
Chiapas, Mexico
Article documenting a therapist's
experiences working with the survivors of the massacre.
MOURNERS
CONDEMN MEXICAN GOVERNMENT COVER-UP
News story a year after the massacre dealing with
the popular resentment of the government's "white book" report.
The government reported that the massacre was the
result of a family feud.
EZLN
Communique in Response to the Massacre in Chenalho
Communication from Subcomandante
Marcos in the aftermath of the Acteal Massacre.
The
Acteal massacre -- one year on and still no justice
Amnesty International report
on the situation in Chiapas one year after the Acteal massacre.