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. Research Zapatista National Liberation Army
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