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Author: Voices in Movement

About Voices in Movement

Voices in Movement publishes translations and analysis – both contemporary and historical – to share strategy, solidarity and histories of resistance across imaginary divisions of nations and borders. They also author Revuelta Comunitaria, a semi-regular column on It's Going Down addressing social struggles and political repression in the territory of so-called Mexico.

Sep 10, 20

Feminist Collectives take over the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) in Mexico City

Report on recent occupation of the National Human Rights Commission in Mexico City by feminist collectives in support of mothers demanding justice... Read Full Article

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Dec 24, 19

Invitation to Week of Anarchist Activity in Mexico City July 2020

Anarchist Days 20-20 Jornadas Anarquistas 20-20 July 13-19, 2020 Mexico City, Mexico Invitation/ Call for Participants: After various attempts to break with... Read Full Article

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Dec 14, 19

Indigenous Prisoner in Struggle, Juan de la Cruz Ruiz, Released After Spending Over 12 Years in Prison

Below we publish two statements, translated from Spanish, following the release of Indigenous prisoner in struggle, Juan de la Cruz Ruiz. One... Read Full Article

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Dec 9, 19

Update on Indigenous Yaqui Land Defender and Political Prisoner Fidencio Aldama Pérez

This audio comes from Maria del Carmen García Vázquez, the partner of Indigenous Yaqui land defender and political prisoner, Fidencio Aldama Pérez.... Read Full Article

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Dec 3, 19

Indigenous Organization CODEDI Demands the Release of Fredy García

Communique from the Indigenous organization CODEDI demanding the release of their member, Fredy García, and an end to the repression against their... Read Full Article

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Nov 21, 19

Communique from Miguel Peralta’s Support Group Following His Release

Communique from the support group of Indigenous anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta following his release. After four years, five months, and... Read Full Article

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Nov 14, 19

Revuelta Comunitaria: Weeks of Violent Repression Targets Indigenous Autonomous Communities

This is the latest piece from our column, Revuelta Comunitaria, addressing recent weeks of violent repression against Indigenous resistance in various states... Read Full Article

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Nov 11, 19

Autonomous Organizations of Oaxaca Demand Freedom for Fredy García and an End to the Criminalization of Social Movements

On November 6, 2019, Fredy García Ramírez, of the Indigenous organization CODEDI, was detained in Oaxaca and charged with various fabricated crimes.... Read Full Article

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Oct 21, 19

Chiapas: From Prison We Shout “Samir Vive!”

The National Indigenous Congress and the Networks of Resistance and Rebellion called for a Global Day of Struggle in Defense of Life... Read Full Article

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Oct 12, 19

Statement from Miguel Peralta on Day 24 of an Ongoing Hunger Strike

Statement from Indigenous anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta on day 24 of an ongoing hunger strike in prison in Cuicatlán, Oaxaca. ... Read Full Article

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Oct 11, 19

Statement from Indigenous Anarchist Political Prisoner Miguel Peralta on Day 22 of a Hunger Strike

Statement from Indigenous anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta on day 22 of a hunger strike demanding his freedom. Fifteen business days... Read Full Article

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Oct 4, 19

Anarchist Prisoner Miguel Peralta Enters Day 16 of a Hunger Strike

Update on the hunger strike of Mexican anarchist, Miguel Peralta from Voices in Movement. Miguel is more pale and tired, with severe... Read Full Article

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Sep 25, 19

Update on Miguel Peralta After Seven Days of Hunger Strike

Update from Voices in Movement on the status of anarchist and indigenous prisoner Miguel Peralta a week into his hunger strike. Update... Read Full Article

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Sep 21, 19

Anarchist Prisoner Miguel Peralta Declares Indefinite Hunger Strike Following His Final Hearing

On September 19, 2019, anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta declared an indefinite hunger strike following his final hearing. The demand of his... Read Full Article

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Sep 9, 19

Indigenous Prisoners in Struggle Begin Three-Day Fast

This communique comes from Indigenous prisoners in struggle in Chiapas, Mexico, announcing the beginning of a three-day fast demanding better treatment in... Read Full Article

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Aug 27, 19

Freedom, now! Final Hearing of Political Prisoner Miguel Peralta Betanzos

This communique comes from the Solidarity Group for the Freedom of Miguel Peralta as his final hearing approaches. Miguel Peralta is an... Read Full Article

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Aug 25, 19

Two Indigenous Prisoners in Struggle in Chiapas Sentenced to Fifty Years

This letter comes from Germán López Montejo and Abraham López Montejo who, after more than four months on a hunger strike, had... Read Full Article

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Jul 30, 19

Anarchist Squat in Mexico State, Casa Naranja, Closes its Doors

The anarchist squat in Mexico state, Casa Naranja, has been forced to close its doors and abandon its space. This communique comes... Read Full Article

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Jul 28, 19

Hunger Striking Indigenous Prisoners in Chiapas Begin a New Stage of Struggle

Hunger striking Indigenous prisoners in Chiapas have begun a new stage of struggle, transitioning to daily fasts in order to continue their... Read Full Article

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Jul 20, 19

Statement from Prisoners in Struggle in Chiapas After 126 Days of Hunger Strike

This communique comes from the Indigenous prisoners in struggle on hunger strike in Chiapas, Mexico. The strike has already lasted over 126... Read Full Article

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Jul 9, 19

Call For Week of Agitation in Solidarity With Miguel Peralta

This communique comes from the solidarity group accompanying anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta, rejecting the recent ruling on his appeal, and calling... Read Full Article

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Jun 25, 19

Hunger-Striking Prisoner in Struggle, Germán López Montejo, in Need of Medical Attention

This communiqué speaks to the deteriorating health of the prisoners on hunger strike in Chiapas, providing an update on Germán López Montejo... Read Full Article

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Jun 21, 19

Anarchist Political Prisoner, Luis Fernando Sotelo, To Be Released July 12th

This communiqué comes from the Campaign for the Freedom of Luis Fernando Sotelo, anarchist political prisoner in Mexico City. Sotelo is set... Read Full Article

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Jun 15, 19

June 11th, 2019 Statement From Indigenous Anarchist Political Prisoner Miguel Peralta

This audio, followed by the text in English and Spanish, comes from the Indigenous anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta to mark June... Read Full Article

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Jun 6, 19

Chiapas: What is the Cost of Justice? Update on the Prisoners in Struggle

This piece comes from the Working Group No Estamos Todxs, updating us on the dire situation of the prisoners in struggle on... Read Full Article

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May 27, 19

Mexico: Communique from CIPOG-EZ After Two More Members Are Assassinated

Communiqué from the Popular Indigenous Council of Guerrero-Emiliano Zapata (CIPOG-EZ) on the recent murder of its members, Bartolo Hilario Morales and Isaías... Read Full Article

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May 26, 19

Audio: The Case of Indigenous Yaqui Land Defender and Political Prisoner, Fidencio Aldama Pérez

This audio comes from Maria del Carmen García Vázquez, the partner of Indigenous Yaqui land defender and political prisoner, Fidencio Aldama Pérez.... Read Full Article

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May 13, 19

International Solidarity From Anarchists in Mexico City

This communique comes from anarchists in Mexico City; a humble gesture of solidarity with comrades facing state repression throughout the world. English:... Read Full Article

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May 9, 19

Mexico: Update After 60 Days of the Prison Hunger Strike in Chiapas

This communiqué comes from the Working Group No Estamos Todxs. It provides a historical recount of the development of the prison hunger... Read Full Article

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May 2, 19

Mexico: Message From Indigenous Anarchist Political Prisoner Miguel Peralta

April 30th, 2019, marked four years since Miguel Peralta’s arrest in Mexico City by men dressed in civilian clothing. He was held... Read Full Article

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Apr 21, 19

Mexico: Update on the Situation of the Hunger Striking Compañeros in Struggle

This communiqué comes from the Working Group No Estamos Todxs and gives us an update on the prisoners in struggle in Chiapas... Read Full Article

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Apr 1, 19

Mexico: Update After Eighteen Days of the Prisoner Hunger Strike in Chiapas

This communique comes from the Working Group No Estamos Todxs, family members and ex-prisoners after eighteen days of the prisoner hunger strike... Read Full Article

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Mar 30, 19

Mexico: Anarchist Political Prisoner Miguel Peralta Fasts in Solidarity with the Hunger Striking Prisoners in Chiapas

This statement comes from anarchist political prisoner Miguel Peralta and his compañera Mariana González as he fasts in solidarity with the hunger-striking... Read Full Article

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Mar 24, 19

Mexico: Update After Seven Days of a Hunger Strike in Various Prisons in Chiapas

This communiqué comes from the Working Group, No Estamos Todxs, and gives us an update after seven days of the hunger strike... Read Full Article

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Mar 15, 19

Mexico: Prisoners in Struggle Begin Indefinite Hunger Strike

This communique comes from the working group, No Estamos Todxs, and reports on the launch of a hunger strike in various prisons... Read Full Article

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Mar 12, 19

Mexico: Indigenous Prisoner in Struggle, Diego López Méndez, is Free!

This communiqué comes from the working group, No Estamos Todxs, and celebrates the recent release of Indigenous prisoner in struggle, Diego López... Read Full Article

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Mar 11, 19

Mexico: Opening Statement From the National Assembly on State Violence and People’s Self-Determination

This text was the opening statement given at the National Assembly on State Violence and People’s Self-Determination carried out March 9th in... Read Full Article

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Mar 10, 19

Revuelta Comunitaria: “Popular Consultations” and the Farce of Democracy

This piece is the latest in our semi-regular column “Revuelta Comunitaria” by the folks at Voices in Movement. It argues that the... Read Full Article

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Mar 5, 19

Mexico: Collective Radio Transmission for Territorial Defense in Remembrance of Samir Flores

Invitation to the collective transmission of community radios and free media for territorial defense. #SamirVive March 9th, 2019 To all of the... Read Full Article

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Feb 28, 19

Mexico: Ostula Mobilizes to Maintain Security in the Sierra-Coast of Michoacán

This article and the accompanying photos were published by the autonomous media collective, Subversiones. The article addresses the ongoing self-defense struggles of... Read Full Article

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