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The Battle of Oaxaca Leans in Favor of the People

Submitted November 2, 2006 - 5:36 pm by Nancy Davies
Now at 3:00, after broadcasting that the helicopters have been firing tear gas indiscriminately into neighborhoods, the radio suddenly announces that the PFP is surrounded. The APPO refuses to release them.

Then we hear that the explosions are savage, being fired from helicopters. Houses are on fire in residential neighborhoods. We hear that the APPO demands a total withdrawal and the resignation of URO. Seven are said to be wounded, a boy gravely.

PRI porros (hired thugs) gathered in front of the radio station – which was not invaded, I think because of the national outcry – the porros are provoking the movement supporters. I can hear a helicopter right now circling overhead in center. We are close to Santo Domingo and the APPO may have called for retaking the zocalo.

Seven people were arrested in Cinco Señores, and the APPO demands their release. Many wounded, including women and children.

This is the Battle of Oaxaca. You read it here first. But I'm going to wait for the real reporters to report in.

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