1/12: San Juan, Puerto Rico - More than three thousand people marched, lead by a contingent from Vieques that had started marching on the previous day from Fajardo. People marching on San Juan Island waved flags and chanted "Peace for Vieques." While the recent news seems to confirm the rumors that the Navy has decided to depart from Vieques by May 2003, this is not seen as a complete victory for Vieques residents and activists. There is much doubt that the Navy will clean up the area, leaving an environmental disaster filled with toxic contaminants.