Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84all wished for peace in the region, and in some situations influenced indigenous behavior. Unfortunately, many indigenous developed an attitude of dependence. They had never imagined that as poor peasants they could be maintained at others’ expense. Lacking resources to care for their health, their habitat, and their studies, and trapped in the unending race to fulfill their immediate needs, they did not become self-sustaining. Only the coffee cooperative managed to consolidate. Other projects never got off the ground. The educa- tion initiative has made the most progress because of the perseverance of the non- indigenous couple that supports it. Over the years Las Abejas has received thousands of people who have drawn near to drink from the fount of inspi- ration at their “sacred ground” of Acteal. Their handmade crafts have been distributed around the world. The dignity of these men and women belonging to the ancient Mayan culture rests in their deeply-rooted Christian faith, never failing in hope. They live their faith in commu- nity, sharing and giving themselves selflessly to continue achieving their pacifist ideal. Even with their open wounds they continue to cry out for justice. They pray and fast, working for peace by issuing communiqués from the tomb of the martyrs. Their struggle is echoed in many other places in Mexico, where we continue to see people disappear and aggressions against groups of workers and peasants. Las Abejas stands in solidarity with these just social causes. They have not accepted a monetary settlement for the victimization they suffered, but stand firmly by their faith and political vision. They continue to demand justice from the Mexican authorities in the face of the impunity and cover-up that have been allowed in the eighteen years since the massacre of Acteal. Translated from Spanish by Susan Arnold. Plough Quarterly • Summer   Members of Las Abejas pray outside the chapel in Acteal where the 1997 massacre took place (2013). Photograph from www.cgtchiapas.org