All Hands on Deck for Chiapas:
Demand Land Justice and Stop Paramilitary Attacks!

Recent weeks have seen four Zapatista leaders assassinated. Many more have been injured or displaced from their homes. The Indigenous Law is a sham.
Your voice is needed NOW!

TAKE ACTION:
1) Sign yourself or your organization on to this letter!
2) Join an emergency delegation, traveling Sept. 21-28.
3) Learn more about recent events and the roots of the conflict! Check out links page.

WEEKLY NEWS AND ANALYSIS
SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2002
MEXICAN SUPREME COURT REJECTS INDIGENOUS CHALLENGE TO SHAM INDIGENOUS LAW
The Supreme Court upheld a recently passed law on indigenous rights that was opposed by almost every indigenous organization in Mexico. The law, passed in April 2000, represents a watered down version of the San Andres peace accords, negotiated and signed by the Zapatistas and the federal government in 1996.

COSTCO BATTLE HEATS UP IN CUERNAVACA
Leaders of the citizen's movement opposed to the COSTCO mega-mall were threatened with additional arrests. Authorities responded to the non-violent movement with disproportionate police and judicial pressure, apparently in an effort to avoid a repeat of the Atenco situation in neighboring Mexico City where plans for a new airport ware canceled after a nine month protest.
See all the news>>

DEMAND JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN JUAREZ
Since 1993 more than 320 young women have been abducted, raped and murdered in the Mexican border city of Juarez--450 more are dissappeared. Corrupt authorities have stalled investigations failed to stop the killings or jail the murderers.
Click HERE to work in solidarity with women in Juarez

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DELEGATIONS
Get on board now!
The Mexico Solidarity Network hosts two important delegations this fall. The first will commemorate the life and struggle of slain human rights defender Digna Ochoa. The second will head to Guerrero to meet with community organizations struggling for economic justice and against violations of their human rights. More info on delegations>>>

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