Emiliano Zapata was a key revolutionary leader in Mexico who fought against the dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz. Leading a movement for agrarian reform, Zapata championed the cause of land redistribution for Mexico’s peasantry, encapsulated in his famous slogan, "Tierra y Libertad" ("Land and Freedom"). His efforts were instrumental in the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), as he rallied the rural population to seek justice against oppressive landowners. Zapata's legacy is significant, representing the struggle for agrarian rights, and he is celebrated as a national hero. His commitment to social reform continues to inspire various movements advocating for social justice in Mexico and beyond.