August 11, 2003
Results from Oventic party

Rebel withdrawal of checkpoints in Mexico wins praise

I've been through these rebel checkpoints, mostly in 2001 getting ready to cover the Zapatista caravan to Mexico City. It's a good step, but the "praise" that's headlined comes from a Catholic Bishop who's a big rebel supporter anyway. Remains to be seen how it plays with the Mexican government and groups llike Conservation International that want rebel settlements out of the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve.

Reuters | Mexico Says Rebel Moves Reopen Peace Talks Door

FT.com - Zapatistas declare autonomy from Mexico

Posted by Dave at August 11, 2003 12:25 AM