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   Cherán is a municipality in the state of Michoacán, where residents speak Purépecha and practice direct democracy. It became self-ruling in 2011 after a civil uprising against corruption, crime and illegal logging.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cheran_(director)Cheran (director) - Wikipedia

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   Cheran (born 12 December 1970) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and lyricist known for his works in Tamil cinema. He is a four time National Film Award winner for Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Autograph (2004) and Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005).

3. www.bbc.com › news › magazine-37612083Cheran: The town that threw out police, politicians and ... - BBC

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   Oct 12, 2016 · Led by local women, the people of Cheran rose up to defend their forest from armed loggers - and kicked out police and politicians at the same time. The women met in secret to make their plans.

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4. www.atlasobscura.com › articles › cheran-mexicoHow a Rebellion Planted Seeds of Revival in Rural Mexico

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   Nov 30, 2021 · Cherán is a self-governing, self-policing town that kicked out illegal loggers and cartels in 2011. Learn how the women of Cherán led the revolt and restored the forests, culture and autonomy of their community.

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5. ourworld.unu.edu › en › the-cheran-indigenous-The Cherán Indigenous Community's Remarkable Road to Self ...

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   While trees quietly grow in the mountains of Michoacán, in the villages they proudly hold up the multicoloured banner symbolizing their united strength, Juchari Uinapekua, and sing the ballad of the legendary people of Cherán: Children of mother earth / our songs, ours prayers.

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7. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › p04b3nckMexico: The Town that Said ‘No’ - BBC

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   Oct 13, 2016 · The people of Cheran used to suffer as much as their neighbours – extortion, kidnap and murder. But by 2011 they had had enough. That’s when the community – led by women – rose up.

8. www.bbc.com › mundo › noticias-america-latina-37644226Cherán, el pueblo de México que expulsó a ... - BBC

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   Oct 17, 2016 · Cherán (cuadrado rojo) es un pueblo del estado de Michoacán, en el suroeste de México. Su población es de 20.000 personas, la mayoría indígenas purépechas. Un grupo de mujeres fue al bosque ...

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   Where is Cherán located?

   • Cherán itself lies in the northwestern portion of Michoacán, about 360 km (220 mi) west of Mexico City and approximately 123 km (76 mi) west of the state capital of Morelia; its average elevation is 2,251 metres (7,385 ft) above sea level. [citation needed]

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   What is Cheran based on?

   • The story of Cheran – a Mexican town that chased out the cartels, and the police and politicians who collaborated with them.

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   Is Cherán a self governing municipality?

   • For a decade, Cherán has been a self-governing, self-policing municipality, legally recognized by the Constitution of Mexico, which allows Indigenous communities their autonomy. Some 15 years ago, however, things were very different for Cherán and its people.

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   What is the story of Cherán about?

   • From her porch, she looks out onto the lush highlands of Cherán, an indigenous Purépecha community of about 24,000 people, a few hours west of Mexico City. The story of Cherán is one of a paradise lost but then regained, thanks to the determination of a small group of women who picked a fight with powerful cartels—and won.

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   How many people live in Cherán?

   • The Municipio (municipality) of Cherán is reported to have a population of 16,243, while the Localidad (town) of Cherán is officially accounted to have a population of 12,616, including 5,827 men and 6,787 women. [citation needed]

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   Does Cherán have a community radio?

   • Cherán also has its own community radio, Radio Fogata, launched in 2011 and run by young people; and last November it unveiled TV Cherán, a second broadcast of which is in production to highlight the significant effort being made to ensure the voice of the people of Cherán continues to be heard.

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