Subcomandante Marcos
Subcomandante Marcos
Subcomandante Marcos, born Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente on June 19, 1957, in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, is a prominent Mexican insurgent and political figure. Known for his leadership within the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), he became a symbol of indigenous rights and social justice movements in Mexico. Marcos is recognized for his eloquent and compelling communication style, which has played a significant role in raising awareness about issues affecting marginalized communities.
Personal Name: Marcos
Birth: 19 June 1957
Subcomandante Marcos Books
(2 Books)
This wonderful folktale reveals some of the down-to-earth wisdom of the indigenous peoples of Chiapas. At the same time, it provides us with a fresh perspective on the struggles of the people there. They fight to conserve their culture and a vision of the world which they see as flowering with holiness—a holiness that cannot be measured in dollars or defined by politics.
The text for La Historia de los Colores is taken from the communiqué dated October 27, 1994 from Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos to the Mexican People. Originally published in Mexico with illustrations by Domitila Domínguez as La Historia de los Colores © 1996 by Colectivo Callejero, Guadalajara.
