Mexico: Oaxaca Crisis Continues

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | 1 comment | October 31st, 2006 | Trackback

Federal police were dispatched to Oaxaca to break down the barricades, push out the protesters who have occupied the colonial city’s main square since May, and restore the rule of law throughout the city. Police cleared the area Oct. 29 but protesters returned and clashed with riot troops Oct. 30, raising the stakes and suggesting that ending the protests may take more than force. On October 31, however, the troops removed their armor and painted many of the square’s buildings that had been covered with graffiti. The clampdown occurred after two protesters and an American freelance journalist were shot and killed Oct. 27. The protesters control much of the city and the local university radio station, and vow that they will continue to resist until the state governor resigns. Tensions are likely to continue. On a more positive note, Cancun is back in business a year after Hurricane Wilma washed away its entire beach and damaged just about every hotel on the strip. The beach has been completely restored and is twice as wide as it was before with 6,000 new fully-grown palm trees in place. Most shops, restaurants and hotels are open.

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