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The Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) is a guerrilla movement in Mexico, led by the mysterious masked figure of Comandante Marcos, it has campaigned especially for the rights of indigenous people (the Maya) in Chiapas Province since 1994. EZLN and government representatives signed the first of six peace accords in February 1996, recognising the right of Indians to adopt traditional forms of government within their communities, and to have adequate representation in the national parliament.
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The Kekchi are an aboriginal people of Guatemala and the surrounding areas, being descendants of the Maya Indians.
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Maya Anne Evans is an English cook and anti-war protester. She was born in 1980. In October 2005 Maya Evans was arrested after reading out a list of names of British soldiers killed during the American/British invasion of Iraq, at central London's war memorial, the Cenotaph. Maya Evans was arrested and prosecuted - receiving a 12 month conditional discharge and being ordered to pay 100 pounds costs - under Section 132 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act which prohibits 'unauthorised demonstrations' within one kilometre of London's Houses of Parliament, and which was passed to try and silence - without success - the anti-Iraq war protester Brian Haw.
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Golden Brooks is an American dancer, actress, television show director and former figure skater. She was born in 1970 at San Francisco, California. She is best known for starring in the role of 'Maya Wilkes' in the 2000 television series 'Girlfriends'.
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Maya Angelou is an actress. She was born in 1929.
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Maya Koumani is an actress.
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Maya Rudolph is an American musician and actress. She was born in 1972 at Gainesville, Florida.
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In Maya mythology, Ahau Chamahez was one of two gods of medicine.
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In Maya mythology, Ahmakiq is a god of agriculture. He locks up the wind when it threatens to destroy the crops.
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In Maya mythology, Ah Kinchil is the sun god.
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