1996-11-20 Local Press - CHIAPAS

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 CHIAPAS

Constitutional Reforms Expected

Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) Sub-Commander Marcos said that the inclusion in the Constitution of the San Andres agreements regarding indigenous rights is "fundamental" to the dialogue process and to the future of the EZLN. He said that "Mr. Zedillo has an opportunity now, together with the Legislative branch, to pay a debt to indigenous communities throughout the country" through a constitutional reform and a reform of secondary Jaws and institutions that would radically change the relationship between the nation and indigenous people." He said that December will be a "definitive" period regarding the future of the EZLN.

When asked about the Popular Revolutionary Army (EPR), Marcos said that they have "had military success, but we don't see that it has had an impact on the political life of the country," which is what is most important to evaluate. (La Jornada, 15 November).

Mobilizations in Chiapas to Demand Elections

Members of the PAN, the PRD and civil society in Chiapas began to organize a campaign to demand that gubernatorial elections be held in 1997, along with Congressional elections. These groups argue that it would be unconstitutional for Congress to re-elect the interim governor, Julio Cesar Ruiz Ferro when his (or the former governor's) term expires on December 8. (La Jornada, 15 November).

EZLN Celebrates 14th Anniversary

On November 17, the Zapatistas celebrated the 14th anniversary of their formation as a clandestine army in 1982. They celebrated as in the past two years, with a dance and a cultural event in La Realidad. (Reforma, 17 November). 

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