EVERYBODY TO THE INTERNATIONAL ACTIONS OF THE 19 AND 28 OF MAY, FOR THE LIBERATION OF OUR COMPAÑER@S IMPRISONED FROM SAN SALVADOR ATENCO
We know and believe that mobilizations of all types will be organized, with the goal of expressing what we all feel they have done with our compañer@s from Atenco, because they have done that to us as well, and because they will continue to do so if we do not unite and support each other.
No one can hold back our mobilizations. For they are just and necessary for our struggle.
Freedom for all of our compañer@s from Atenco!
From the mountains of the Lacandon Jungle
Teniente Coronel Insurgente Moisés
Intergalactic Commission of the EZLN
WE ARE ALL ATENCO!
May 17, 2006
Compañeras y compañeros:
The Mexican government continues to hold prisoners more than 50 compañer@s from San Salvador Atenco and La Otra Campaña. Thousand of people in México and in many parts of the world continue to fight for their freedom.
They are not alone.
Till the 17 of May their have been recorded at least 85 actions in the world demanding the unconditional freedom of all those detained; against the brutal police repression and for the punishment of those responsible for the assassination, rape, beatings and tortures unleashed upon our compañer@s.
In 45 cities and 22 countries of the world their have been demonstrations reported in front of Mexican embassies and consulates, information sessions at universities and public spaces, tagging and graffiti, distribution of flyers and an endless list of activities organized under the initiative of collectives or individuals.
The response to the call made by the Intergalactic Commission of the EZLN to organize an international day of mobilizations the following 19 of May (and another on the 28 of May) has been immediate. At this moment information campaigns and demonstrations in front of embassies and consulates are planned in Spain, Greece, Norway, France, United Kingdom, Canada, United Status, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela. And those that we still have not heard from…
The mobilizations planned are the following:
18 of May. Spain. Concentration in front of the Mexican Consulate in Valencia. Organized by the Zapatista Collective El Caracol. “From here we also are in solidarity with the victims of repression from Atenco and La Otra Campaña”, is proclaimed from Valencia.
18 of May. Greece. Protest in front of the Mexican embassy in Athens, organized by collectives and different left organizations.
19 of May. United States. The Barrio Justice Movement/Movimiento por Justicia Del Barrio is calling for a demonstration in front of the Mexican Consulate in New York, in repudiation of the brutal repression at San Salvador Atenco.
19 of May. United States. Protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in San Diego called by the Zapatista Collective of San Diego.
19 of May. France. The Collective Solidarity with
Chiapas-Mexico from Toulouse makes the call for a protest Friday May 19.
19 of May. Argentina. The Solidarity with Chiapas Network of Bahía Blanca and Community Radio FM “from the street”, form part of this day with a special radio program titled “We are all Atenco”.
19 of May. United Kingdom. Demonstration in front of the Mexican Embassy in London.
19 of May. Canada. Mobilization in solidarity with Atenco in the cities of Vancouver and Montreal.
19 of May. Norway. March from the Government Palace to the Foreign Affairs department, in Oslo, to ask for a hearing and demand the freedom of all political prisoners from Atenco, respect for human rights and an end to police brutality and repression against the people of Mexico
20 of May. Ecuador. Demonstration in front of the Mexican Embassy in Quito. Organized by the Ecuadorian youth Coordinator in solidarity with Cuba and the Bolivarian youth of Ecuador. Rebel Hip Hop and more for the political prisoners of Atenco.
20 of May. Colombia. Demonstration in front of the Mexican Embassy in Bogotá, called for by left collectives and organizations.
22 of May. Venezuela. Demonstration at the Mexican embassy in Caracas. Organized by Caracol Intergalactic Venezolano, la Cruz Negra Anarquista y la Comisión de Relaciones Anarquistas. All of us together for those detained at Atenco.
General Report
The countries where there have been protests from the 3 to the 17 of May are:
COUNTRIES: Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Chile, Canada, Colombia, Venezuela, United States, Brazil, Cuba, Martinique, Basque Country, Austria, Norway, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Sweden and United Kingdom.
CITIES: San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, La Puente, Riverside, Santa Ana, San Diego, Houston, Sacramento, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, Tucson, Portland, San Antonio, Montreal, Vancouver, Bogotá, Quito, Caracas, San Salvador, Buenos Aires, Rosarios, Bahia Rosario, Brasilia, Santiago; Stockholm, Bilbao, Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, Munster, Heidelberg, Berlin, Paris, Toulouse, Athens, Venice, Rome, Mestre-Marghera, Bologna, London, Oslo and Copenhagen.
We have also received letters in solidarity with the people of Atenco and in repudiation of the repression directed by the Mexican federal government from many organizations and compañer@s from the following countries: Turkey, Basque Country, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Austria y Belgium, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Canada, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, United States, Cuba, and Chile.
SAN SALVADOR ATENCO IS NOT ALONE!
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF MOBILIZATIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIONS BEING PLANNED AND REPORTS ON THOSE ALREADY HELD
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intergalactico@ezln.org.mx THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF MOBILIZATIONS THAT HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE (FROM THE 3 TO THE 17 OF MAYO)
17 of May.
United States.
Public forum in New York to inform people regarding the police attacks on San Salvador Atenco. Organized by the Barrio Justice Movement/ Movimiento por justicia del barrio and Zapatista Dawn United in the Struggle/Amanecer Zapatista Unidos en la Lucha.
16 of May
Spain
There is a call for people to assemble in front of the Mexican embassy in Madrid to continue to denounce the governments’ incursion into San Salvador Atenco. The Mobilization will take place the 16 of May at 20:00 hours. Convoked by: La Comisión Confederal de Solidaridad con Chiapas de la CGT, Centro de Documentación Sobre el Zapatismo, Plataforma de Solidaridad con Chiapas, Oaxaca y Guatemala de Madrid, Red de Apoyo Zapatista, Colectivo Lagarto Gachupín y Sociedad Civil organizada.
15 of May
United States
Sit in of solidarity at the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco and intergalactic vigil at night, all of this done to denounce the brutal repression of the fascist government of Vicente Fox. Convened by the Caracol of the Mission. They intend to be there permanently
Canada
La Otra in Vancouver and organizations in solidarity presented themselves once more at the Mexican Consulate to demand the unconditional freedom for the political prisoners from Atenco and la Otra Campaña.
14 of May
Germany
Information campaign on the streets of Heidelberg and collection of signatures in support of San Salvador Atenco
13 of May
Norway
Information campaign in the alternative media, initiated by a compañera that participated in the caravan of La Otra Campaña. That the truth about Atenco be told is the objective.
12 of May
Austria
A large demonstration was celebrated at the capitalistic summit held by the governments of Latin America, Caribbean and the European Union against the repression in San Salvador Atenco. The protesters manifested their solidarity with La Otra Campaña and the Zapatista struggle and condemned the authoritative capitalistic politics of the governments. They demanded the immediate freedom of all political prisoners.
Spain
In Barcelona an act of information and denouncement regarding the situation in Atenco, With the assistance of more than 200 people an informative action that was celebrated in Barcelona regarding the situation in Atenco, organized by the Collective in Solidarity with the Zapatista Rebellion. The two compañeras expelled by the Mexican government also participated and talked about their dramatic experience.
Chile
Information session organized by the Eduardo Galeano Social University, adherents to the Zezta Internazional.
This activity will be held on the 12 of May in the Institute for a New Humanism (Brasil 23, Santiago de Chile). There will be videos and other multimedia materials for distribution. You can get more information at www.useg.blogspot.com
Argentina
Adherents to the Zezta Internazional make a call for a protest of condemnation in front of the embassy of México in Buenos Aires. “We are all Atenco”, is shouted in this South American country.
United States
Another demonstration is held in front of the Mexican Consulate of San Diego. “Only through solidarity with all brothers and sisters in resistance can we defeat this wave of repression. Stay strong compas, for the struggle continues and we achieve more each day”, is the message that we receive from the other side of the border.
11 de mayo
Austria
Is calling for an act of protest against the repression in Atenco in front of the embassy of Mexico in Vienna the 11 of May. Organized by the Group for the Investigation of Simbiodiversity. The demands are “freedom for all political prisoners, return of all people disappeared and end to all torture, abuse, apprehensions and arbitrary deportations in Mexico”.
Sweden
Every Thursday henceforth they will hold a protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in Stockholm until the compañer@s imprisoned are released. Thursday the 11 of May will be the next protest organized by the Workers Central of Sweden (SAC). Their first protest was held on May 5 when they also began to disseminate a letter in support of the people of Atenco.
Argentina
Solidarity with Chiapas from La Plata, Buenos Aires, informs people through the program Mute Occupation of what is taking place in Atenco. This Thursday they will take special note and coordinate actions and protest from La Catedra Che Guevara.
Ecuador
Transmission of videos from La Otra Campaña in solidarity with the people of Atenco, and against the aggression of the Mexican government towards civil society that is adhered to La Otra Campaña. Convened by Indymedia Ecuador and Collective Dos Balas in Quito.
United States
Protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, organized by compañeros adherents to the Zezta Internazional and La Otra en el Otro Lado. “Fox Asesino”, is the chant that is repeated in front of the Mexican governments’ representation.
10 of May
France
Occupation of the Mexican Consulate in Toulouse by a group of 30 compañeros y compañeras. They entered the building and demanded the consul to account for the crimes committed by the Mexican government in San Salvador Atenco.
Martinique
Signatures are being collected for a letter in solidarity with the compañeros y compañeras who have been assaulted. The document will be presented to the Mexican Consulate in Martinique. “Atenco is not alone. Martinique’s and Antilleans of French parlance are with you, along with the international community”.
9 of May
Cuba
They are circulating a letter, obtaining signatures in solidarity with the people of San Salvador Atenco. They condemn the assault on the population and demand immediate and unconditional freedom for all persons detained in Atenco.
United Kingdom
They presented a letter in solidarity with the people of Atenco to the Mexican Embassy in London. One compañera is gathering signatures at this web site
http://www.freewebs.com/diazenciso/ Look where it says “my blog” and unite with others in repudiating the violence engendered by the Mexican Government.
Germany
Protest of various groups adhered to the Sixth Declaration in Germany in front of the Mexican Consulate in Berlin, to demonstrate their support for La Otra Campaña, their solidarity with the political prisoners of Atenco and their indignation with the abuse of power on the part of the Mexican Government.
Canada
Demonstration in front of the Mexican Consulate in Montreal from 9am to 1:00pm and at 5:00pm a protest at the University of Concordia on Maisonneuve between Mackay and Bishop, and from there march to the Mexican Consulate. Organized by LA OTRA of Montreal and individuals from civil society of Montreal.
United States
In Portland people gathered in front of the Mexican Consulate to demand the liberation of all persons detained from Atenco. “Portland is with you”, “We are all Atenco” and “Solidarity with the EZLN”, were some of the chants.
8 of May
France
Action held in solidarity on the platform of le Trocadero (Human Rights Square) in Paris, for the compañer@s from Atenco, Texcoco and La Otra Campaña that are imprisoned. “For you, this action in solidarity in Paris, we have few words, but the determination to act that you have awakened in our hearts is strong. For you, this sincere and humble action!” is what is said from Paris.
Brazil
Concentration in front of the Mexican Consulate in Brasilia, in solidarity with the victims from Atenco and La Otra Campaña. Convoked by the Collective in Solidarity with the Zapatista Struggle of Brasilia.
Canada
Protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in Montreal and a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with the people of Atenco. Organized by La Otra of Montreal and individuals of civil society of Montreal.
Canada
La Otra Campaña of Vancouver and organizations in solidarity with the brothers and sisters of Atenco, organize another protest in front of the Mexican Consulate to denounce the assassinations and detentions.
United States
March and protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco, California. “That the voice of all peoples in defense of the land be heard”.
United States
Exhibition of videos on the actions that have been held in New York in defense of our Compañer@s from La Otra Campaña. You can see the videos at
http://www.salonchingon.com/ Organize La Otra Campaña in New York.
Basque Country
Congregation in front of the Mexican Consulate in Bilbao organized by Askapena. They are also disseminating a newspaper piece for the liberation of the compañer@s from Atenco.
7 of May
Germany
The organization Gruppe BASTA of Munster, initiated a campaign to gather donations that will go to the economic support for the victims of repression of Atenco.
United States
Protests held in front of Wal-Mart stores in the cities of Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Ana and San Diego. Organizers make a call to organize protests in front of these establishments in other cities of the US.
6 of May
Spain
Protest in front of the Fira de Turisme that houses a permanent exhibit on Mexico. Around 20 people carried signs that stated, “Llibertat presos d’Atenco, Prou repression a Mexic” and “Turista vigila, en Mexico el gobierno asesina”.
Germany
Under individual title one compañera in Munich turned in a letter of protest to the Mexican Consulate. With this same letter she is collecting signatures in support for the freedom of those imprisoned by the Mexican government.
United States
Demonstration in front of the Mexican consulate of Boston, with pictures and signs in support of the compañer@s imprisoned from San Salvador Atenco and La Otra Campaña.
Switzerland
The Collectives “Direct Solidarity with Chiapas” and “Minka Alternativa” published a communiqué in solidarity with the people of Atenco and against the repression in San Blas Atempa in the state of Oaxaca. They repudiate the violent actions by the Federal and State governments and demand the immediate liberation of all persons detained.
France
Mobilization in front of the Mexican Embassy in Paris demanding the liberation of all political prisoners and in repudiation of the repression in Atenco. “Because in Paris, we are with you in solidarity and with sincerity, this morning we held a small action in front of the Mexican Embassy in Paris, we are sure that there will be more actions of resistance and support with the compañer@s in struggle”.
Argentina
Congregation in front of the Mexican Embassy in Buenos Aires. “We are all Atenco” and other chants bombarded the walls of the embassy. To the rhythm of drum beats someone was handing out corn and people began to throw it at the building. Others wrote on the floor and walls: “Freedom for the prisoners of struggle”.
Spain
The compañeras deported by the Mexican government were received in the airport of Barcelona by compañer@s that held an action in support of them and the people of Atenco and La Otra Campaña.
Spain
The Collective in Solidarity with the Zapatista Rebellion called for a reunion to make decisions on what common actions can be taken in the face of the serious situation in Atenco.
5 of May
United States
In California, the United Farm Workers of Stockton, California, Aguila Group (Salinas), the First of May Civic Union (Sacramento) and the North Americans for Democracy in Mexico (Sacramento) held a protest at the Mexican Consulate. They also wrote a document of protest that they will turn into the Mexican Consulate of California’s State Capital this coming Tuesday.
United States
Protest at the Mexican Consulate of Houston, for the liberation of the compañer@s of San Salvador Atenco. “Enough with the arbitrary detentions in San Salvador Atenco”, read the signs.
United States
Demonstration in front of the Mexican Consulate in Boston
United States
The Collective CHICAGOTRA organized a protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in Chicago. WE ARE ALL ATENCO!!! Was yelled in front of diplomatic representation of Mexico.
Argentina
A group of compañer@s from Argentina organized a letter in protest of the incidents in Atenco. The letter is directed at all of the ambassadors of Mexico around the world, whom they ask to, “present to your government the outcry for justice for your people, in this case, the victims of Atenco, and for which clamor we, citizens of the world, unite with the Zapatista Army for National Liberation, whom we identify with.
Denmark
Mobilization in front of the Mexican Embassy in Copenhagen and presentation of a letter of protest to the embassy with signatures of 10 Danish organizations and one member of the Danish Parliament. The act was organized by Operation Jornada.
Basque Country
In Vitoria-Gasteiz there was a demonstration by the “Gaztetxes” (Basque Youth Movement for the squatting of houses for Communal use) were they also handed out flyers informing people what took place with the compañer@s of Texcoco and in regards to the Red Alert in the Zapatista communities of Chiapas.
Also held were information sessions in Bilbao and a protest in front of the Mexican consulate in Bilbao, Convened by Askapena.
Greece
In Athens during the Europe Social Forum, activists from different countries read a communiqué about the situation in San Salvador Atenco during a concert with 1,500 people. They demanded the immediate freedom of all political prisoners. The public who was at first irritated began to listen intently and responded with strong applause and cries of “Zapata Vive”.
Germany
Letter of protest by the organization Gruppe BASTA of Munster, Germany
Demand:
1. Immediate liberation of those detained
2. End to all aggression towards the people of San Salvador Atenco
3. Complete withdrawal of all police forces that have invaded their land.
4. Physical integrity of activists of La Otra Campaña
Spain
Representatives from the Groups and Collectives in Support and Solidarity with Chiapas of Madrid went to the Mexican Embassy in this same city to ask to speak with the Ambassador. They demanded total and unconditional freedom for everyone of the compañer@s detained and the immediate withdrawal of police forces in San Salvador Atenco and the surrounding towns.
Groups that participated: Zapatista Support Network of Madrid-Platform in Solidarity with Chiapas, Oaxaca and Guatemala of Madrid-Confederate Commission of Solidarity with Chiapas of the CGT-Zapatista Document Center.
Spain
The Collective in Solidarity with the Zapatista Rebellion gathered in front of the Mexican Consulate of Barcelona in protest of the repression in Atenco. Furthermore, they have disseminated a letter in solidarity with signatures from different collectives and individuals of the world.
They make a call for people to organize actions taking advantage of the Europe Social Forum being held in Greece and the Encounter for Networking Alternatives in Vienna.
Canada
The Montreal Committee of La Otra works to disseminate information in Montreal, Canada. They denounce the repression in Atenco on the radio and are organizing other actions.
Italy
Protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in Venice organized by the Occupied Social Centers Rivolta and Marion and Association Ya Basta north-east, in support and response to the call by the EZLN and La Otra Campaña for mobilizations around the world.
Italy
Mobilization in front of the Italian Parliament in Rome in support of the Peoples Front for the Defense of the Land (FPDT) and La Otra Campaña, convened by Association Ya Basta.
Italy
Actions in Solidarity in Italy in front of the Mexican consulates of Mestre-Marghera and Bologna convened by the network Ya Basta, Collectives, Community Centers and civil society in general against the police repression and for the liberation of the political prisoners of the Peoples Front for the Defense (FPDT) of the Land and La Otra Campaña.
Italy
Demonstration in front of the Mexican Embassy in Rome, to protest against the repression and assassination that took place in San Salvador Atenco. A delegation has handed over a letter to an official of the Embassy and the protesters placed flowers at the entrance in solidarity with the flower growers of Texcoco and in memory of the 14 year old youth assassinated by the police.
4 of May
Argentina
Signatures from Argentina to denounce the grave excesses that occurred in Texcoco and San Salvador Atenco. The signatures are directed at the Mexican Embassy in this South American Country. The networks in solidarity with Chiapas, along with other adherents to the Zezta Internazional make the call and mobilize to sign and send to
embamexarg@interlink.com.ar (embassy of México in Argentina)
Canada
Mobilization in Vancouver, BC Canada. Different organizations, collectives and individuals demonstrated in front of the Mexican Consulate against the repression unleashed in Texcoco and San Salvador Atenco. They demanded an end to the repression and assassinations by the government.
United States
Action of Solidarity in front of the Mexican Consulate in Sacramento, organized by the First of May Civic Union.
United States
Demonstration in front of the Mexican Consulate of San Francisco, California, organized by the Caracol of the Mission.
United States
Protest in front of the Mexican Consulate of Minneapolis, in support of the people of San Salvador Atenco and La Otra Campaña.
United States
Protest in front of the Mexican Consulate in Tucson, Arizona under the banner of “The Land is for everyone”.
United States
Demonstration in front of the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, California in Solidarity with the Peoples Front in Defense of the Land (FPDT), with La Otra Campaña and the Sixth Declaration of the Lacandon Jungle and for a life with dignity.
United States
An act in Solidarity in front of the Mexican Consulate in New York, in Solidarity with La Otra Campaña and the EZLN. We demand and end to all aggressions in Atenco.
United States
In San Diego they held a protest in front of the Mexican Consulate organized by the Zapatista Collective of San Diego and La Otra San Diego.
Ecuador
Action in front of the Mexican Embassy in Quito organized by the Hip Hop Collective Dos Balas, adherents to the Zezta Internazional. They also tagged graffiti in the streets of Quito in solidarity with the Peoples Front in Defense of the Land (FPDT) and La Otra Campaña.
3 of May
United States
In San Diego there was the first action held in solidarity with La Otra Campaña and the people of San Salvador Atenco and Texcoco. They initiated a virtual occupation of the web page of Vicente Fox’s government, organized by the Border Zone Hack lab and Electronic Disturbance Theatre.
From different parts of the world we continue to receive messages of solidarity:
1. Children for Identity and Justice, against Oblivion and Silence of Argentina.
2. Ecoportal Collective and Ambiente magazine, of Argentina
3. Communist Party of Spain
4. Communist Party of England
5. Collective One School for Chiapas, of Greece
6. Ceramic Union of Neuquén, Argentina. Workers of Zanón under Worker Control
7. Zapatista Collective Ixim, of Euscal Herria
8. Migrants Worker Justice of Vancouver/ Toronto, Canada
9. Support Network of Rebel Chiapas
10. Political Movement June 14 of Peru
11. On the Street Collective of Argentina
12. National Coordinator in Defense of Water and Life of Bolivia
13. The Libertarian (Autonomous Club of Counterculture and Anarchist Studies), CRA (Anarquist Relations Commission), the Cooperative and the Venezuelan Intergalactic Caracol
14. The Democratic Social Revolutionary Party of Cuba
15. La Otra Campaña Committee of Montreal
16. Chiapas Solidarity Networks in Argentina.
17. MIR Coordinator of Chile
18. ASKAPENA of Euskal Herria.
19. Collective in Solidarity with the Zapatista Rebellion
20. Movement of adherents of Struggle of Chile
21. The Autonomous Power Collective inArgentina
We have also received letters in solidarity with the people of Atenco from many compañeros and compañeras under individual title from the following countries: Turkey, Basque Country, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Canada, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, United States, Cuba and Chile.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIONS BEING PLANNED AND REPORTS ON THOSE ALREADY HELD
http://zeztainternazional.ezln.org.mx/.
Email:
zeztainternazional@ezln.org.mx