VOICED : Indigenas y zapatistas designan candidata presidencial en Mexico

In 2018, the Zapatistas and the National Indigenous Congress nominated an independent candidate for the Mexican presidential election. This move aims to unite various societal sectors to challenge the existing system. The candidate, a 57-year-old practitioner of traditional pre-Hispanic medicine, was chosen by acclamation in a Chiapas assembly with participation from 58 indigenous communities. Her candidacy awaits registration and approval under new legal provisions allowing independent candidates. The video also provides historical context on the Zapatista movement, which began in Chiapas in 1994 under the leadership of subcomandante Marcos, now known as Galeano.

What was the main goal of the Zapatistas and the National Indigenous Congress in nominating an independent candidate for the 2018 election?

• To promote traditional medicine

• To unite society against the current system

• To support the ruling party

• To increase tourism in Chiapas

Who is Patricio and what role does she play in the 2018 Mexican presidential election?

• A traditional medicine practitioner and spokesperson

• A political party leader

• A government official

• A journalist covering the election

What significant change occurred in the 2018 Mexican presidential election regarding candidacy?

• The election was postponed

• Candidates had to be from indigenous backgrounds

• Independent candidates could register under certain legal conditions

• Only political parties could nominate candidates

What historical event is associated with the region of Chiapas in 1994?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The Zapatista uprising led by Subcomandante Marcos

• The discovery of ancient ruins

• The establishment of a new university

What is the new name adopted by Subcomandante Marcos?

• Emiliano

• Zapata

• Chiapas

• Galeano