A pesar de la intención de AMLO de mitificar el proyecto extractivista — el tren llamado «Maya» — mediante la difusión de fotografías que muestran a criaturas 'sobrenaturales'; así, ínterin, las personas que habitan la zona — vivas y corpóreas — protegen la llama de la lucha.

The Mexica peoples often referred to the «alux» (plural: aluxo'ob) as «Chanekeh» or «Chaneque», a form of sprite or apparition associated with Maya peoples from the Yucatán Peninsula, Belize, Guatemala and neighboring communities. ahuehuete.substack.com/p/the-south-re…

The aluxo'ob are frequently described as small in stature, only knee-high. Occasionally «alux» and «duende» are used interchangeably. The Castilian word «duende» refers to a supernatural being or entity, of a mischievous energy. ahuehuete.substack.com/p/the-south-re…

While the Mexican State attempts to enlist fabled figures into its ranks of supporters, the Zapatista-affiliated organization, the CNI, released its third appeal announcing the launch of «The South Resists, 2023 Caravan».

The convoy will traverse the regions impacted by the Tren Maya-Interoceanic Corridor megaprojects in the south and southeast of Mexico from April 25 to May 5. The invitation was issued by the @CNI_Mexico. wp.me/p8qHTQ-2d7