August 02, 2003
Chiapas Gov on rebel committees

The changes underway in the Zapatista "autonomous municipalities" come too late to help Rancho Esmeralda, which was expropriated by a neighboring rebel community last winter. At that time, higher rebel authorities claimed no jurisdiction over the invading group. And the state declined to intervene. Keeping the rebels quiet and happy seems to be the policy these days.

CNN.com - Governor: New rebel committees legal - Aug. 1, 2003

Posted by Dave at August 02, 2003 11:55 AM