Historic events in Chiapas catapult lawyer/ publisher Avendaño to seek “justice, dignity and democracy” for indigenous people
March 10, 1999 By Yolanda Reynolds A noted Chiapaneco, newsman and “accidental” politician, Amado Avendaño, was in San Jose last week. Avendaño has become a hero among activists seeking democracy, justice and liberty for the Zapatistas and for all people. Although the Mayan people have long been struggling because of the many injustices they have …