AYOTZINAPA What is Happening in Mexico? Ms. Almaraz-De Santiago Mr. Cohen Ethnic Studies (H) Latin American History (H)

Opening Assessment A. “They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were the seeds.” –protester’s sign in Mexico City B. “A riot is the language of the unheard.”-MLK Q: In your own words, explain what the quote means.

From the reading, what have you learned? The Facts-What We Know From the reading, what have you learned?

Escuela Normal Rural “Raul Isidro Burgos”

Escuela Normal Rural Raul Isidro Burgos Founded in 1926 (after Mexican Revolution) All male boarding school Roots in socialist ideas Poorly funded by Mexican government Large population of indigenous attend school

A Look at the Students Before their Disappearance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5isWb0qryXg

Massive Protests Many in Mexico are going to the street to protest corrupt politicians, violence, kidnappings, and extortion by cartels They are asking for current president of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto to resign

Enrique Pena Nieto

Mexico Responds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZlQqoA1J98

The World Responds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOh-RQ46VEw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7odwkifrIw

Why Protest Now? Violence, kidnappings, murders by cartels have been happening in the last 6-8 years There are 27,000 people reported missing in Mexico Journalists, doctors, activists, and countless others have been killed by cartels/police The disappearance of 43 student teachers changes narrative (story) that the media has told us about who gets kidnapped or killed by cartels

Why Protest Now? We were made to believe those who were kidnapped or killed were involved in “shady” deals or businesses This causes people to not get involved, remain complacent But the killing and disappearance of 43 student teachers changes the narrative