Comandanta Ramona Mexican Revolutionary Date of Birth: 01.01.1959 Country: Mexico

1. A Revolutionary Spirit: Ramona's Legacy
2. The Revolutionary Catalyst
3. Commanding the Uprising
4. Battling Illness and Legacy

A Revolutionary Spirit: Ramona's Legacy

Ramona, a Zapotec indigenous woman from Mexico, emerged as a prominent figure in the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) and a tireless advocate for women's rights.

The Revolutionary Catalyst

In 1993, Ramona played a pivotal role in the drafting and editing of the Women's Revolutionary Law, which was adopted on March 8th of that year. This revolutionary proclamation declared the absolute socio-political and economic equality of women and men and the right to fight against injustice, exploitation, and oppression.

Commanding the Uprising

On January 1, 1994, Ramona led the EZLN forces in the occupation of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the capital of Chiapas. Later that year, she successfully broke through government lines to attend the National Indigenous Congress.

Battling Illness and Legacy

In 1994, Ramona was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Through the efforts of EZLN supporters, she underwent a kidney transplant in 1996, extending her life by ten years. Ramona passed away on January 6, 2006, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a revolutionary and a symbol of indigenous women's empowerment.