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Wed Aug 1 2007 (Updated 08/04/07) Tens of thousands march in Oaxaca City despite recent repression
Barucha Calamity Peller reports from Oaxaca:

Today, August 1st, 2007, thousands of women marched in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, on the one year anniversary of the historic takeover of the Oaxacan television station, Canal 9, by APPO (Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca). The spontaneous television occupation last year sparked a series of radio station takeovers in which the Oaxacan movement essencially seized and utilized the majority of mainstream media outlets in the capital. Read Full Report and Photos

On, July 30 tens of thousands of people from the APPO (Popular Assembly of the People of Oaxaca) and the 22 section of the teacher's union along with sympathizers participated in a protest against and demand a popular boycott of the official Guelaguetza festival. This festival has been the subject of conflict since the uprising in Oaxaca began last year. The Guelaguetza is a dance and cultural festival meant to reflect the traditions of the diverse indigenous population in the state of Oaxaca. However, the government of Ulises Ruiz, the governor ousted by popular demand but who refuses to step down, co-opted the festival as a tourist attraction heavily sponsored by multi-national corporations.

The APPO had planned to block the official Guelaguetza but in face of repression two weeks ago decided to march instead. Read Full Report and Photos

On August 5th there will be a benefit for human rights work in Oaxaca at 5:30pm at Station 40 in San Francisco. Benefit Announcement


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