January 26, 2004
Settlement burned, evicted in Montes Azules

More on the eviction of an "irregular" settlement from the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve. There's some dispute over whether there was anyone there at the time, and whether the people left voluntarily. Most agree that 23 houses were burned, by officials including members of the Mexican Navy, an odd touch since it is nowhere near the ocean. It's possible they approached in a boat on the Lacantun river.

Sol de Mexico - Desalojan a indigenas de Reserva Montes Azules en Chiapas

Notimex -DESCARTA GOBERNADOR DESALOJOS EN SELVA LACANDONA Y MONTES AZULES

Posted by Dave at January 26, 2004 08:54 PM