Why did Marcos adopt the name Subcomandante Insurgente Galeano?
In honor of his fallen comrade
As a tribute to Che Guevara
To hide his true identity
In reference to his birthplace
Answer
Marcos adopted the name Subcomandante Insurgente Galeano in honor of his fallen comrade, who was killed by Mexican federal forces. Galeano was a founding member of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), and his death was a major blow to the movement. Marcos chose to adopt Galeano's name as a way to honor his memory and to continue the struggle for indigenous rights and autonomy in Mexico.
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