The Zapatista rebels left their communities in the jungle of Chiapas, Mexico, today to begin a six-month tour aimed at influencing the Mexican elections and pushing their progressive views into wider acceptance in the country.
CNN.com - Rebels exit jungle ... this time, to canvass - Dec 31, 2005
Their 2001 tour of the country (called La Marcha or the caravan) was the highpoint of Zapatista support and influence. Here's the report I produced while following them for 3 weeks that year:
La Marcha - The Zapatista Caravan, 2001 - iPod Video, 32 mb, 6:40
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Posted by Dave at January 01, 2006 11:01 AM
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