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INFORME ALTERNATIVO SOBRE LA SALUD EN AMERICA LATINAFinal ReflectionsOnce the Indigenous Law approved by the Congressleft out the propositions that the "Zapatista"army of National Liberation had compelled, or theacknowledgement of autonomy, the "Zapatista" indigenouscivil bases decided, still without official recognition,to proceed in the construction of the AutonomousMunicipalities, or the Boards of Good Government.The organization and effort this task has demandedhas reinforced the nets of mutual support, whichthemselves promote equity and have a positive impacton health. For example, the training of midwives andhealth promoters adds force to the successful experiencesof several indigenous communities anterior tothe uprising, and makes them available to the developmentof a project of more ample reach.The construction of health clinics sponsored bynational and international solidarity are more thanstructures of general care and educational centers ofhuman resources; they are structures that strengthenthe organizational capacity and fortify the population’sappreciation for what they have.However, what is unquestionably more importantis the process of self-assurance in their capacities("empowerment") to direct their future destiny, whicheventually produces the amelioration of health conditions,in spite of the adversity that surrounds them."We have intelligence and capacity to direct ourown destiny."Board of the Good Government ofan autonomous municipality(H. Bellinghausen)In his article of La Jornada January 2nd, where hedevelops a report of the celebration of the 11th Anniversaryof the "Zapatista" uprising and the declarationsof the Board of the Good Government.8. Municipios Autónomos Zapatistas142