Anarchapulco is an annual anarcho-capitalist and voluntaryist conference held in Acapulco, Mexico. It was founded by Canadian-Dominican activist and entrepreneur Jeff Berwick in 2015.[1][2] The term is a portmanteau of anarchy and Acapulco.
| Anarchapulco | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Anarcho-capitalism, right-libertarianism, voluntaryism |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Acapulco, Mexico |
| Years active | 9 |
| Inaugurated | February 1, 2015 |
| Founders | Jeff Berwick |
| Website | anarchapulco |
The conference attracted increased attention and controversy after a member of the community, a fugitive from American drug charges, Shane Cress,[3] using the pseudonym John Galton,[4][5] was shot and killed at his home in Acapulco.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Atlas Mugged: How a Libertarian Paradise in Chile Fell Apart". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Guthrie, Amy. "Anarchy, Bitcoin, and Murder in Acapulco". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Schramke, Todd (July 31, 2022). The Anarchists: Living Without the Law (Video). HBO.
- ^ Guthrie, Amy. "American Anarchist 'John Galton' Shot Dead in Acapulco". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Schramke, Todd (July 17, 2022). The Anarchists: Forking Freedom (Video). HBO.
- ^ "An American 'crypto-anarchist' fled the country. He was just killed in Mexico's 'murder capital.'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-07-26.