Chiapas conflict

January 1, 1994

Zapatista indigenous rebels rose against the Mexican government in Chiapas, followed by years of tension, negotiations and sporadic violence. The conflict drew global attention to indigenous rights and neoliberal policy.

Battles and events 1

January 1–12, 1994
Zapatista uprising San Cristóbal de las Casas Subcomandante Marcos

Key commanders

Mexico and allies 5

Zapatista Army of National Liberation and allies 1