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Fear and uncertainty in Chiapas by Stan Gotlieb

A monument to the 45 refugee victims of the massacre on December 22, 1997 in Acteal, Chiapas, at the hands of a paramilitary death squad. The child's shoe is a symbol of the many children who died that... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

No tengo cambio? by Stan Gotlieb

This clown is plying his trade in the Oaxaca Zócalo. He probably needs change. Photography by Diana Ricci   There is a deep, dark, secret hole where all the change goes, and nobody k... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

On the border by Stan Gotlieb

Some days are better than others. Visa days are hardly ever good, filled as they are with anxiety and uncertainty. All this visa business seems so silly to me, and so costly, and so inconvenient. Why c... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Let's keep it to ourselves by Stan Gotlieb and Diana Ricci

This is our patio. We can seat 26 in a pinch, but we like to hold it down to 20. This is not as much work as it may seem, since all our large parties are pot-luck, and everyone we know either cooks lik... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Zedillo changes his mind by Stan Gotlieb

During the more than three years since the Zapatistas walked out of the jungle, and into history, El Sub has consistently predicted that he will not live to see victory. When I wrote this article, a li... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Merry ( cough, hack ) Christmas ( wheeze ) by Stan Gotlieb

A latecomer brought by TV and consumerism from El Norte, this Santa, with his reindeer made from local tree branches, was greeted with a mixture of awe and nervousness by the children on the plaza in f... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Where did all the billionaires come from? by Stan Gotlieb

This piece was written in the summer of 1995. The number of Mexican billionaires has diminished, but the kidnappings have increased. The photo is of the inlet to Santa Cruz Huatulco. Photography by D... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Sharing the wealth by Stan Gotlieb

If you hang out in the Zocalo (town square) as much as I do, the beggars get to know you. Depending on how you handle yourself, the nightly encounters can be easy or annoying. The reactions of the othe... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Please stop rocking the bus by Stan Gotlieb

  All roads in Oaxaca state lead to the south side of the Zócalo, facing the state Government Palace. On most days, there is a march and demonstration there by one disaffected group or other. This... read more
perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Noise by Stan Gotlieb

"Monos", which are worn by street dancers, performing to tinny, syncopated brass band music, are a feature of any "calenda" (procession) or fiesta. Mono is the spanish word for monkey, but nowadays mon... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

A small mound in Xoxo by Stan Gotlieb

Preschool children in Puerto Escondido line up for a parade during a three day festival to honor the patron saint of the village. The tuxedo signifies new inroads of modern times into more traditional ... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

The National Erosion Project by Stan Gotlieb

While traveling through the mountains to Tehuantepec, I noticed a large bald patch, obviously man made, on a very steep slope. At the time I thought "ah, someone must want to create erosion". The rest ... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

After the storm by Stan Gotlieb

This photo was taken in one of the few buildings left standing at Piña Palmera, on Zipolite beach. By now, the foot or so of mud on the floor has been mucked out. By now, also, relief should be reachi... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Quien sabe? by Stan Gotlieb

I read somewhere that there are three stages to many occurrences in Mexico: the event; the contradictory rumors that are told about the event; and the decision that, given all the preposterous rumors, ... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Shopping on Sunday by Stan Gotlieb

Made by art students from sand and other materials, this sculpture in front of the Oaxaca Cathedral was created for Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Photography by Diana Ricci ... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Nobody expects the Protestant Inquisition by Stan Gotlieb

First written in the spring of 1994, this story has been revised several times as dictated by subsequent events. It has generated more responses than any other. Most of them have been at least somewhat... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Plenty too much everything by Stan Gotlieb

Figures made from cornhusks on display at Radish Festival, held on December 24 in the zocalo, Oaxaca. Photography by Diana Ricci In Oaxaca, having "bastante" (too much) is not consid... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

The servant by Stan Gotlieb

In early 1994, when this letter first appeared, I did not have any personal knowledge regarding the practices outlined here; nor do I now. I introduced this subject because there had been persistently ... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

My search for the perfect bathroom by Stan Gotlieb

Refugees from Loxicha, near Huatulco, brought their animals with them to the zocalo in Oaxaca. They set up a tarpaulin over a sewer grate for use as a bathroom. The governor did not invite them to use ... read more
indigenous-groups perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

New kids on the block by Stan Gotlieb

In March of 1994, I was contemplating the saying "Mexico: so far from God, so close to the United States", and having a good chuckle over El Sub's interview with Ed Bradley. In March of 1996, Marcos me... read more
indigenous-groups lifestyles perspectives social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Letters to the editor: June - Nov. 1995 by Stan Gotlieb

Below are some archives of letters to the editor that Stan has chosen to answer with open responses. November 30, 1995 The Struggle Curious, it seems. My wife and I were on a bus... read more
border-crossings perspectives politics social-issues Oaxaca, Oaxaca
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