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Zapatista anniversary festivities in Chiapas Mexico
Zapatista supporters mark the second anniversary of the January 1 1994 uprising in Chiapas with peaceful festivities in Oventic and nearby areas. Mayan music and rock mix as Comandante David urges nonviolence while four cultural centers open for sympathizers. Government and military warn about possible provocations amid stalled peace talks.
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