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| Indymedia "Reporter" Snuffed in Mexico |
| 2006-10-28 |
| Fox (the soon to be ex-presidente, not the network) sends federal police to Mexico's Oaxaca crisis By Noel Randewich 1 hour, 24 minutes ago OAXACA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico sent federal riot police to the southern tourist city of Oaxaca on Saturday after gunmen thought to be local police killed three people in the latest violence sparked by protests to oust a state governor. Hundreds of federal police arrived in six planes on Saturday morning, a Reuters photographer said. Isolated gunshots were heard in the city, famous for its colonial architecture, cuisine and indigenous crafts. At least three people, including U.S. I was not there and I can prove it. A Mexican newspaper gave the names of the attackers and said they were local police. That clinches it. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico also said police may have been involved in the shootings. A better bet than space aliens, at any rate. About a dozen people, mostly protesters, have been killed since the conflict began five months ago, when striking teachers and leftist activists occupied much of the city, chasing out police in an bid to oust state Gov. Ulises Ruiz. The leftist The crisis has escalated with frequent shootings against barricades built by protesters throughout the city. Mexican President Vicente Fox's office declined to say if the federal police would try to take control of Oaxaca from protesters or look to negotiate a presence in the city. "I really want to stall long enough for Calderon to take office first," el presidente added Critics accuse the governor of corruption and repressive tactics against Wide-eyed Kumbaya type tourists continue to maintain a presence, however, unless the late Mr. Will was alone. Oaxaca is a major headache for outgoing Fox, under pressure for weeks from Ruiz and local businessmen to send the police or the army to Oaxaca. He has vowed to fix the crisis before handing over to President-elect Felipe Calderon on December 1. It is unusual for federal forces to be sent to conflicts in Mexican states, which are the jurisdiction of local police. SAND BAGS The protesters say Ruiz is behind the shootings. A Reuters photographer at the shootout that killed 36-year-old Will on Friday said violence began when protesters came under fire after blocking highways and burning vehicles. French resistance, take note. He said a man may have been shot dead in an argument with protesters. Most activists were only armed with powerful fireworks, rocks and Molotov cocktails. efl Naturally, the Indymediots are blaming various right-wing deathsquads for their operative's demise, partly because of an article about Mr. Will that ran last September in The Villager . "Brad Will, 34, a veteran former East Village squatter and activist now living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, said he was disturbed to hear from friends that his photo was among those shown on “Nightline.” In addition, he said, a waiter friend of his at an East Village restaurant, reported that while taking an order on Aug. 30 she noticed some detectives at a table flipping through photos, one of which was Will’s. Interesting, no? |
| Posted by:Atomic Conspiracy |
| #12 A common occurrence in many third world countries. When there is a bad traffic accident for instance, people come running. They come not to assist the injured people but to loot and steal anything they can get their hands on while the victims are disabled. post #74 @ Pics of shootings and violence today in leftist-controlled Oaxaca (Photo Essay)thanks to AC on post #2 here. :) |
| Posted by: Phineter Thraviger1073 2006-10-28 22:05 |
| #11 Incidentally, I want to nominate "Lancasters Over Dresden" as the coolest nic at Rantburg. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2006-10-28 21:35 |
| #10 A murdered Indymedia journalist, gunned down in the line of duty? I'm going to be inconsolable ... for about ... two seconds. |
| Posted by: Lancasters Over Dresden 2006-10-28 20:26 |
| #9 see the MIM link I posted for the definition of "unarmed" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-10-28 19:53 |
| #8 Most activists were only armed with powerful fireworks, rocks and Molotov cocktails. That's a rather unusual definition of "unarmed", then. Brad Will, 34, a veteran former East Village squatter and activist... Translation: leech and busy-body. No doubt he was down there gathering tips for the aftermatch of US elections. Good riddance to the waste of human flesh. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2006-10-28 19:27 |
| #7 It's just that in Mexico you're never quite sure who the terrorists are. |
| Posted by: Elmereter Hupash6222 2006-10-28 19:22 |
| #6 No need to apologize AC. Sounds like this is a WOT operation. |
| Posted by: Elmereter Hupash6222 2006-10-28 19:21 |
| #5 MarkInMexico has some interesting responses to the "massacre of unarmed APPO activists |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-10-28 18:37 |
| #4 Yes, interesting. He said a man may have been shot dead in an argument with protesters. I see some outsorcing opportunities here. |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2006-10-28 18:16 |
| #3 The freepers comments are very interesting. |
| Posted by: anonymous5089 2006-10-28 18:16 |
| #2 Pics of shootings and violence today in leftist-controlled Oaxaca (Photo Essay) Sorry about misplacing this in WoT operations. My posting skills are a little rusty. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2006-10-28 18:09 |
| #1 What is that old saying about sleep with the rats and you get fleas? Or roll in shit and stink gets on you? |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2006-10-28 18:08 |