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Wed Aug 13 2003
Mobilizations Heat Up in Cancún, Korean Farmer Commits Suicide in Protest
WTO Cancún Update
On Tuesday 9/30 in SF, representatives from Food First, Via Campesina and UNORCA, the largest Mexican peasant federation, will answer questions on the collapse of the WTO ministerial in Cancún and the future of the global justice movement. Details
9/15: Talks have collapsed as developing countries walked out of negotiations in Cancún. Press conference

9/10: Militant activists at the forefront of a march of thousands of farmers, anarchists, environmentalists and others battled police in an attempt to breach the security barrier blocking the only route to the Cancun's Hotel Zone and the convention center hosting the 5th WTO Ministerial. Protesters tore down a 10 meter section of the security fence, set fire to another section and hurled stones at Mexican police who responded by throwing the stones back and firing water cannon and tear gas. Lee Kyung-Hae, a South Korean farmer and activist, stabbed himself to death to protest the WTO and its role in the exploitation of the world's poor by the rich. Reports: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Video: 1 | 2 Audio: 1

9/8: As a kick-off to this week's demonstration activities, approximately 40 activists in Cancún took to the beach, to expose both their bums and beliefs about the WTO. The WTO will be launching its annual ministerial meeting this Wednesday, and many activities, including a farmer's march, a women's forum and a sustainable trade synposium are planned for the week. The highlight of the week will be blockades up and down the one road leading in and out of Cancún on Thursday, while blockades are planned for Tuesday's final delegate arrivals at the airport. Comité de Bienvenida Cancún | Chiapas IMC Feature | Food First Emergency Plea | Cancún IMC
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