Acteal massacre, Massacre site in Chiapas, Mexico
The Acteal massacre is remembered for the tragic death of 45 people.
The massacre occurred during the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas on December 22, 1997.
Acteal became a symbol of the struggle for indigenous rights in Mexico.
The site serves as a somber reminder and is visited by human rights advocates.
Acteal hosts a church that bears witness to the events and stands as a memorial.
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