Protests worldwide against repression in Oaxaca

By Latuff

The past few days have seen protests at Mexican consulates around the world against the occupation of Oaxaca by federal police and the murders of protesters by government paramilitaries.  A list is being compiled at Ulises Ruiz Asesino.  Today, the Zapatistas blockaded the roads through their territory and have called for a general strike on November 20.  And the virtual blockade continues.

Though the federal police now occupy the zocalo in Oaxaca, the struggle is far from crushed.  The Popular Assembly of the People of Oaxaca (APPO) is maintaining encampments in two locations in the city and are rebuilding barricades in other areas.  Another federal force, the Federal Investigations Agency (AFI) is threatening to invade the Benito Juarez Autonomous University of Oaxaca, under the pretext of looking for weapons, though it is clear they want to shut down APPO's radio station, based in the university.  Word has spread that members of the PRI party may raid the revolutionary CIPO-RFM house tonight.

Mexico's congress has asked Ulises to step down, yet he refuses.  His own party didn't even back him.  The man just can't take a hint.  Until Ulises is gone and the occupation ends, the protests and actions will continue.  Keep your eye on your local Indymedia, Narco News and the Centro de Medios Libres.   Below are some photos from last night's demo at the Mexican consulate in San Francisco.  I'm out for a few days on a trip.

Picture of Brad Will and list of those killed over the weekend in Oaxaca.

Ulises, PFP, everyone needs to get out!

Some "blood" found its way onto the windows and doors of the consulate.

Day of the Dead altar for all those killed in Oaxaca.

Comments

[Fred]

i just wanted to say thanks for giving the brothers in Oaxaca Mexico a voice.

[Muhammad]

As with most things, a few struggles get the attention and all focus goes there while there are others just as important which get overlooked. I will definitely voice over on my side as well :)

Peace,

M.