Journey to Europe…
Sixth Commission of the EZLN
Mexico
April 10, 2021
To the people, groups, collectives, organizations, movements, coordinating bodies, and indigenous peoples in Europe that await our visit:
To the Sixth in Mexico and abroad:
To the networks in resistance and rebellion:
To the National Indigenous Congress:
To the peoples of the world:
Brothers, sisters, and compañer@s:
On April 10, 2021, the compañer@s who make up the first delegation of our Journey for Life, European Chapter, gathered together at the “Semillero Comandanta Ramona” to begin their voyage across the ocean.
During a small ceremony held in accord with our customs and practices, the delegation received the mandate of the Zapatista people to carry our thought far and wide, that is, to share what is in our hearts. Our delegates carry with them a big heart, not just to embrace those on the European continent who are in rebellion and resistance, but also to listen and learn from their histories, geographies, calendars, and ways of being.
This first group will remain in quarantine for 15 days, isolated in the Semillero to make sure that no one is infected with COVID-19 and also so that they can prepare themselves for the time that it will take to cross the ocean. During these two weeks, they will be living in a replica of the boat that was built in the Semillero for that purpose.
On April 26, 2021, they will leave for a port in the Mexican Republic, arriving no later than April 30, and board the boat that we have named “The Mountain.” For two or three days and nights, they will remain on board the boat, and on May 3, 2021, the day of Saint Cruz, Chan Santa Cruz, “The Mountain” will set sail with our companer@s toward the coast of Europe on a journey estimated to take 6 to 8 weeks. They are expected to land on the European coast during the second half of June, 2021.
Beginning on April 15, 2021, our companer@s who are bases of support from 12 different Zapatistas municipalities will hold activities to send off the Zapatista delegation that will travel across land and water to that geography called “Europe.”
During this part of what we have called the “Journey for Life, European Chapter,” the Zapatista delegates will meet with those who have invited us to discuss our shared histories, pain, rage, successes, and failures. Up until now, we have received and accepted invitations from the following places:
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Catalonia
Sardinia
Cyprus
Croatia
Denmark
Slovenia
Spain
France
Greece
Holland
Hungary
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Basque Country
Poland
Portugal
United Kingdom
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
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Starting on that day, Subcomandante Insurgente Galeano will be publishing a series of texts in which we will share who makes up the Zapatista maritime delegation, the work that they have done, some of the problems that they have faced, and so on.
In conclusion: we are off on our journey to Europe.
That’s all for now.
From the mountains of the Mexican Southeast
Subcomandante Insurgente Moisés
Sixth Commission of the EZLN
Mexico, April 2021
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Will you have public appearances or discussion panels in your European tour? How could we attend or participate?
We are a Syrian family living in Berlin, Germany and find the history and experience of the Zapatista movement incredibly important for struggling people in the Global South.
Comentario de Fares Dabbaghieh — abril 14, 2021 @ 10:10 am
will you be coming to Glasgow in scotland for the cop26 summit?
Comentario de francis mckee — abril 16, 2021 @ 8:51 am
Can we have a close-up of the figurehead? Thank you.
Comentario de Erica — abril 16, 2021 @ 4:21 pm
As part of your UK journey – are there plans to be in Scotland at all?
Comentario de Gordon Asher — abril 18, 2021 @ 2:09 pm
Be safe and best wishes!!
Comentario de MAY — abril 18, 2021 @ 8:11 pm
When could we expect you in Austria?
Comentario de Marco — mayo 27, 2021 @ 10:44 am
Will you be coming to Ireland? We would love to welcome you!
Comentario de Sorcha — junio 18, 2021 @ 12:50 pm
Will you be coming to. Finland? We welcome you!!!
I have always been inspired and affected by the zapastitas resistance and movement. It be beautiful to hear your words out here. Ya basta!
Comentario de 0401280085 — junio 23, 2021 @ 9:58 pm
When will you arrive in the Netherlands (Holland)? I would love to talk and interview you for a leftist podcast!
Comentario de MJC — julio 28, 2021 @ 3:09 am