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Outside the communal tent for CNTE members from one of the regions in Chiapas. -
Enrique Santiz teaches boys and girls between 10 and 11. -
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Juana María Zebadúa, CNTE coordinator of the San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas region. -
It took protesters about 15 days to put together a massive tent, mostly using plastic fabric and rope. -
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CNTE members sell honey from Chiapas to raise funds. -
Chamomile tea. -
The camp overflows with food donations from supporters. -
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An improvised shower made by fellow teachers. -
Water for the shower. -
Police in riot gear getting ready for a CNTE/allies protest to begin the afternoon of July 11, 2016. -
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Parents in support of CNTE teachers. -
A man mocks Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto with a donkey mask. The sign next to him reads, “Evaluate the President.” -
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Assassinated by the state. -
“If I march, I am a bad teacher. If I protest, I am a bad teacher. If I raise my voice, I am a bad teacher. But if I am silent, we will lose public education and our working rights.”
I was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. I moved to Tucson about 10 years ago. Since I was old enough to enjoy reading, I developed an interest in writing, and telling stories through different... More by María Inés Taracena