Caracas, April 10, 2025.- Emiliano Zapata, the renowned Mexican revolutionary leader known for his relentless fight for peasant rights and agrarian reform, was assassinated on April 10, 1919.

His death plunged Mexico into mourning and deeply moved millions who admired him as a symbol of resistance and social justice.

Zapata, famously associated with the slogan “Land and Liberty,” was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution. From his native state of Morelos, he led a movement aimed at returning land to those who worked it, standing up against the injustices of the agrarian system of his time.

His legacy endures in the collective memory as a tireless defender of the people’s rights.

Zapata became one of the most important symbols of peasant resistance in Mexico. He commanded the Liberation Army of the South, and his core ideals centered around social justice, freedom, equality, social democracy, and respect for indigenous, peasant, and working-class communities.

The life and work of Emiliano Zapata will continue to inspire future generations in their pursuit of a more just and equitable society.