APPO: A Chronicle of Radical Democracy

The Asamblea Popular de los Pueblos de Oaxaca November, 2006 – Gustavo Esteva writes: For almost two years, the people of Oaxaca have been in increasing turmoil. The immediate cause has been the corrupt and authoritarian administration of the states…

Rally and march for Oaxaca in Madison

Madison says… OAXACA IS NOT ALONE! Demonstration: Friday, Dec 1st, in support of the People’s Popular Assembly of Oaxaca (APPO), in their struggle against government repression. Gather at 3:30 p.m. on Library Mall (UW campus end of State Street). March…

32nd day of the federal police occupation in Oaxaca City

November 28th, 2006 TO SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TO THE PEOPLE IN GENERAL The unbridled violence against the people organized in the Popular Assembly of the People’s of Oaxaca, is worsening and spreading throughout the state as is…

Oaxaca under marshal law

Nov 28th, 2006 – radio zapote writes: Since Nov. 25, after the seventh megamarch, Oaxaca suffers a non- declared state of exception. Police have been systematically violating human rights of not only APPO members and supporters, but against anyone walking…

Demonstration for Oaxaca in Austin

This past Monday the tension in Oaxaca increased when the Federal police (PFP) announced a zero tolerance policy against Asamblea Popular de los pueblos de Oaxaca (APPO) members and their sympathizers. Now the police are searching and ransacking houses and…

15th Day in Oaxaca

November 27th, 2006 – Xochitl writes: As always, I am here as a witness of the events here in Oaxaca. The real struggle, the real risks, and the real revolution is with the people of Oaxaca. So overnight I woke…

Global Support for the APPO

Los de abajo By Gloria Muñoz Ramírez La Jornada November 27, 2006 – The popular movement of Oaxaca has gained ground and legitimacy in the world of resistance. It is no longer only the repression that has brought together activists,…