Cactli Movement

Cactli Liberation Army

Cactli Tlachinolli Cializtli

Flag of the Cactli's

Aztlani Xixinqui

Photo of the current leader of the Cactli's

The Cactli Movement or Cactli's (also known as the Cactli Liberation Army) are a notorious Marksist militant group in Aztlán. They are responsible for the Marksist revolt in the 70's, & a subsequent revolt in the 2000's. The Cactli Movement is still alive during the Aztlani Civil War. Although they have made no overt political move at the moment. There have been whispers of a possible communist uprising.

## History

Dating back to the late 60's, the group is believed to have its roots stretching as far back as the revolt in the 1800s. Although the late 60's is generally the accepted timeframe when they gained popularity. Anyways, they started out as disorganized political parties that sought to change Aztlán. However, they found it extremely difficult to gain traction. This was compounded by political harassment from Aztlani politicians. Eventually, they were united as a militant group by a Mejkālān woman who exclaimed that there was no possibility of changing Aztlán through it's rigged legal system.

From here, the group would begin organizing itself as a united Marksist paramilitary. Regular attacks were carried out on wealthy landlords & right-wing politicians in Quema. Ethnic attacks against Eporan Aztlanis were also carried out frequently. Although it has never been proven, Aztlani officials have alleged that the UKSR has also provided extensive covert support to the militant group. From giving them military training to direct material & financial support. But this has never been proven.

Moving on, they would stage a failed revolt in the 70's during the Aztlani-Kuratan conflict. They hoped to take the Aztlani government by surprise & carve out a Marksist paradise. However, they would be brutally crushed & massacred by the Imperial Aztlani Army with support from the Navy & Air Force. The Aztlani Army was accused of violating several human rights during the revolt. In addition, many peaceful supporters of the group found themselves either imprisoned or outright butchered by the IAA.

Despite such a crippling blow, the group would prove resilient. It would continue to survive. However, it now focused on building itself up. During this time, the group also began to work with Cartels in the area. Often working with the Cartels to destroy local government. Ironically, the group would, at times, find itself also in conflict with the Cartels. Given that the Cartels regularly bribed, exploited, or outright assaulted Cactli members.

Regardless, the movement would expand. Then, in 2002, the Cactli Liberation Army would carry out a 2nd revolt centered in the State of Quema. This one would be far more successful. Although the IAA came in with force. The current Leader of the CLA, Commander Cuahtzon, focused on mass demonstrations & peaceful negotiations with the imperial government. Due to the Aztlani War on Drugs, Cuahtzon offered to help the Government wipe out the Cartels if the Government allowed the group to claim parts of Quema. Although many Councilmen in the Council of State advocated for a complete annihilation of the CLA, the Heiliger Kaiser agreed to the offer. Thus since 2002, the CLA & IAA have been working together to eradicate the Cartels.

This cooperation has been disrupted by the Aztlani Civil War. It is generally believed that the Patriotic Front of the Vaterland, the faction in control of Quema, has not been able to move against the CLA. Although this is credited to a lack of effort & equipment rather than the PFV wishing to cooperate with the CLA.

## Ideology

The ideology of the Cactli's can be described as following the tenets of Marksism, Third Wave Feminism, & Anarchism. They uphold the rights of the worker, women, & advocate for a classless, stateless society that focuses on achieving an idealistic utopia where every man, woman, & child is taken care of regardless of socioeconomic class or racial background.

Despite there being heavy calls for atheism, the Cactli group has continued to endorse Asutekayotl. However, they believe that the tenets of religion support Marksist principles specifically in clauses pertaining to community ownership & workers rights.

The Cactli's also support Aztlani Xixinqui otherwise known as Aztlani Socialism. A specific variant of Marksism that focuses more on fostering the revolution through decentralized communities while upholding religious principles.

## Territory

As of the 2020 Aztlani Civil War, the Cactli's are believed to be occupying the following territory: