Chiapas rebels plan march

JANUARY 9, 2000

The Zapatista National Liberation Army, leaders of an Indian-rights movement in southern Mexico, on Monday said its leader and 25 members will march from Chiapas to the capital to meet with new President Vicente Fox.

The group plans on leaving San Cristobal de las Casas on February 25. They plan to arrive in Mexico City, 460 miles away, on March 6.

Fox has promised a new era of relations with the nation's Indian residents. He has released 17 Zapatista prisoners and submitted a long-delayed self-determination bill to Congress.

Get the Story:
Mexico Rebels Plan March to Capital (AP 1/8)

Relevant Links:
Zapatista National Liberation Army (In Spanish) - www.ezln.org

Related Stories:
Rebel leader says peace is possible (Global 12/12)
Chiapas violence follows new leader (12/11)
President won't relocate Indians (Global 12/8)
Indian rights legislation submitted (Global 12/6)
Mexico's Fox promises new era (Global 12/4)
Fox on Mexico's 'debt' to Indians (Global 12/4)
Indian woman named to top post (Global 11/27)