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Juan Chávez Juan Chavesï | |
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 Juan Chavez speaks in the tribune of the Chamber of Deputies to defend the COCOPA law, March 28, 2001. | |
| Born | Juan Chávez Alonso 3 January 1941 Nurio, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Died | 2 June 2012 (aged 71) Nurio, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Nationality | Purépecha Mexican |
Juan Chávez Alonso (Spanish pronunciation: [xwaŋˈ ˈtʃaβes]; 3 January 1941 — 2 June 2012), better known as Juan Chávez, was a Purépecha indigenous leader, political activist, peasant and musician. He was part of the EZLN, which participated in the dialogue of San Andrés Sacamch'én de los Pobres, in the first dialogue table between the EZLN and the federal government, regarding indigenous rights and culture, from April 1995 to February 1996.[1]
References
- ↑ Gloria Muñoz Ramírez (2012-6-3). "Por un accidente en su casa muere Juan Chávez Alonso, líder indígena" La Jornada. Retrieved in December 28, 2023..