Archive for October, 2006

More States Follow the APPO’s Example

Posted by Greg on October 7th, 2006

As the APPO nears Mexico City, more States in Mexico are following the example of the APPO. Last week dissident teachers and campesinos in Guerrero and Michoacan formed the Asamblea Popular de Pueblos de Michoacan and the Asamblea Popular de Pueblos de Guerrero. Now, in Morelos State, teachers from the town of Alpuyeca have convened […]

The APPO approaches Mexico City!

Posted by Greg on October 6th, 2006

Roughly 5000 teachers and other members of the APPO (Asamblea Popular de Pueblos de Oaxaca) have trekked nearly 700 km from Oaxaca on their way to Mexico City. Upon arrival in Mexico City, they will set up an encampment outside of the Mexican congress. Their goal is to put further pressure on the […]