Resisting Neoliberal Homogenization: The Zapatista Autonomy Movement can be found at: Latin American Perspectives Additional services and information for (original) (raw)

The Zapatista autonomy movement in Chiapas, Mexico, represents a significant resistance to neoliberalism, emerging as a response to the weakening of state mechanisms and the challenges presented by global capitalism. This analysis highlights key dilemmas faced by the movement, including the limitations of territorial autonomy, the risks of disengagement, and the dangers of promoting mere cultural pluralism. Through a community-based model of governance, the Zapatistas demonstrate the potential for grassroots decision-making and the creation of alternative political structures amidst global economic pressures, ultimately offering lessons for similar movements in Latin America.