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Tag: Mexico

Mexico

Subcommander Marcos in Nuevo Laredo

Zapatista Subcommander Marcos, continuing his “Other Campaign” tour of northern Mexico, arrived once again on the US border Nov. 22 when he stopped in Nuevo Laredo, Tamualipas, a border town which has been torn by narco-fueled violence in recent months…. Read moreSubcommander Marcos in Nuevo Laredo

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Mexico: Lopez Obrador assumes parallel presidency

Thousands of supporters of Andres Manual Lopez Obrador again filled Mexico City’s central plaza, the zocalo, Nov. 20 to witness his swearing in as Mexico’s parallel “legitimate president,” with a cabinet of 12 mostly drawn from his former administration as… Read moreMexico: Lopez Obrador assumes parallel presidency

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Michoacan: four dead in prison hostage crisis

From El Universal, Nov. 19: At least three of 10 lawyers being held hostage by inmates were killed Saturday after police raided the prison in the state of Michoacán to rescue them, media reported. It was not immediately clear whether… Read moreMichoacan: four dead in prison hostage crisis

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Cycle of vengeance killings in Oaxaca mountains

Two dead and one injured are reported in an ambush Nov. 14 at the community of La Conchuda in the municipality of San Agustín Loxicha, in the southern mountains of Oaxaca, known as a bastion of the Popular Revolutionary Army… Read moreCycle of vengeance killings in Oaxaca mountains

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Oaxaca: APPO calls for “peaceful revolution”

Follwing the conclusion of its “constitutive congress,” the Popular People’s Assembly of Oaxaca (APPO) announced through its spokesman Flavio Sosa Villavicencio its intention to convert “the popular revolt into a peaceful, democratic and humanist revolution,” on the model of the… Read moreOaxaca: APPO calls for “peaceful revolution”

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Mexico City approves civil unions

Six years after it was first introduced, a bill allowing same sex civil unions in Mexico’s Federal District (DF, Mexico City) was approved by the Federal District Legislative Assembly (ALDF) by a vote of 43 to 17, with five abstentions…. Read moreMexico City approves civil unions

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Ethnic warfare in Chiapas rainforest?

From El Universal, Nov. 14 (our translation, links added): OCOSINGO, Chiapas — The organization Maderas del Pueblo [Timber for the People], which has a presence in the Selva Lacandona, confirmed that up to nine campesinos were assassinated in the comunity… Read moreEthnic warfare in Chiapas rainforest?

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Oaxaca: McDonalds fire-bombed

From AP, Nov. 12 (links added): OAXACA, Mexico — Four youths wearing masks tossed gasoline bombs at a McDonald’s restaurant in the conflict-torn city of Oaxaca on Sunday, damaging the windows, seats and play area, police said. Security personnel at… Read moreOaxaca: McDonalds fire-bombed

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EPR guerillas behind Mexico City police lynching?

From El Universal, Nov. 10 via Chiapas95: One of the most horrific crimes in recent Mexico City history – the 2004 beating and burning to death of two federal police officers by a mob of residents in the Tlahuac district… Read moreEPR guerillas behind Mexico City police lynching?

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Oaxaca: Ruiz and APPO both reconsider strategy

From El Universal, Nov. 12 via Chiapas95: As APPO deliberates, Ruiz to alter Cabinet The Oaxaca People’s Assembly (APPO) resumed their organizational congress on Saturday in Oaxaca City, while the state’s embattled governor announced the beginning of a massive Cabinet… Read moreOaxaca: Ruiz and APPO both reconsider strategy

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Oaxaca: APPO’s Flavio Sosa speaks

From the Associated Press, Nov. 9: Wanted Mexican leftist says Oaxaca rebellion will spread OAXACA, Mexico — Flavio Sosa is remarkably relaxed for a wanted man. As the most visible leader of a leftist movement that has rattled the Vicente… Read moreOaxaca: APPO’s Flavio Sosa speaks

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Torture in Oaxaca; Amnesty demands info on detained

Amnesty International has officially called upon the Mexican government to release the names of those detained by federal police in Oaxaca, and the charges they face. The arrested now number above 80. Many are being held incommunicado and there are… Read moreTorture in Oaxaca; Amnesty demands info on detained

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