The People of Marinaleda Spain Turn Their Backs on Capitalism and Enjoy No Crime or Unemployment

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Gordillo believes these initiatives empower the people, creating a strong sense of solidarity and a refreshingly tight-knit community where people look out for one another. This is reflected in the crime rate, which is virtually nonexistent. A town this size should have between four and seven police officers, but Gordillo has abolished them with positive results. “We don’t want police here,” he states bluntly.

“We need to rethink our values, the consumer society, the value we place on money, selfishness and individualism,” Gordillo remarks. “Marinaleda is a small example, and we want this experience to extend throughout the world.”