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Nicole's
Travelogues and Budget Travel Tips..
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AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO
There are 5 Aguascalientes in Chiapas including: Morelia, Roberto Barrios, La Garrucha, Oventic, and La Realidad. The Aguascalientes were set up as regional community centers in the Zapatista Autonomous Regions. I stayed at 2 of the 5 Aguascalientes in Morelia and La Garrucha. Morelia
Morelia has suffered at the hands of the military. On January 7, 1994, 3 Morelia men were murdered and a number of women were raped by the military. La Garrucha
This Aguascalientes serves about 75 communities. There are 4 men and 2 women volunteers who have been elected to the Autonomous Council of Francisco Gomez. They have no contact with the existing Mexican government structures. There is no president, all decisions must be agreed upon by the 6 authorities. The authorities are voted in by the General Assembly, which has a representative from each community.
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If you plan on staying at any of the Aguascalientes, you need to bring a hammock for the dormitories. There are a number of stores in San Cristobal that sell hammocks cheap.
Now we can see the horizon - Zapatista combatant - The change will mark Those who come after us. CHORUS: Forward, forward, forward we go. To take part in the struggle ahead. Because our country cries out for. All of the efforts of the Zapatistas Men, children and women. We will always make the effort. Peasants and workers. All together with the people. CHORUS: Forward, forward, forward we go. To take part in the struggle ahead. Because our country cries out for. All of the efforts of the Zapatistas. Our people demand an end To exploitation, now! Our history says... now! To the struggle for freedom.
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Aguascalientes IV is in the canyon of Altamirano and the rebellious communities of 17 de Noviembre and Cabins. It has a kitchen, dormitories, an auditorium, a basketball court, a soccer field, and corn fields. Residents from about 35 communities travel from their isolated villages to the Aguascalientes for various workshops. 
Foreigners are also able to stay at the Aguascalientes. Just bring a hammock and you can string it up in the dormitory. You will also be expected to help in the kitchen preparing meals.
This Aguascalientes includes the rebellious areas of Francisco Gomez, Magon Flowers, San Manuel, San Salvador, Ernesto Che Guevara, 1 de Enero, and Mayan. There are also dormitories, an auditorium, and a basketball court. Additionally, this Aguascalientes has 3 stores which sell snacks, drinks, and household goods. Two military bases sandwhich this center, and you must pass a military checkpoint on the way. 
