Attention: The International Plebiscite has been extended
Mexico City, August 1995
This past June 8 the Zapatista National Liberation Army, through the voice of
Subcomandante Marcos, called on the citizens of Mexico and the world to
participate in the Plebiscite. It was stated to you then that the International
Plebiscite would be carried out during the month of July. Nevertheless, the
International Plebiscite has now been expanded into two additional distinct
phases due to growing interest that has been demonstrated in many countries.
Expansion of the Plebiscite will give us the opportunity to reach groups and
people from many parts of the world who wish to participate in this
transcendental plebiscite but for one reason or another have not been able to
answer within the designated period.
The results of this plebiscite will influence the future of the EZLN and that of
the Mexican people. The opinions and solidarity of the world are important
factors in this Plebiscite, which seeks to stop the realities of war and finish
off with the centuries of injustice and oppression that have permanently
affected the indigenous people.
On June 27th, in San Andres Sacamch'en, Chiapas, the EZLN delegation met with
the Liaison Commissions, the more than one thousand Indians in the security
belt, representatives of Alianza Civica and representatives from several
countries. At that meeting they issued the definitive wording of the six
questions for the National and International Plebiscite. The questions have a
new wording. The number of questions has been increased from five to six, and
three new demands were added: security, combat against corruption, and defense
of the environment.
Information about the Plebiscite and its new phases:
a. Phase 1: June 8 to July 31 (July 31 is the last day to
deliver the ballots to Mexico)
b. Phase 2: July 31 to August 23 (August 23 is the last day to
deliver the ballots to Mexico)
c. Phase 3: August 23 to September 13 (September 13 is the last
day to deliver the ballots to Mexico)
In each country the groups or networks promoting and organizing the Plebiscite
will delineate their own programs.
There are three basic ways to enact the Plebiscite: Electronic Mail, Fax &
Plebiscite Tables
By Electronic Mail:
We can send information packets and the plebiscite ballots in English and
Spanish
Three World Wide Web Home Pages are available for public use.
Canada: http://www.physics.mcgill.ca/WWW/oscarh
United States: http://www.peak.org/ justin/ ezln/ezln.html
Europe: http://dftuz.unizar.es/wwwlab/voto.html
The international electronic mailbox for the ballots is:
marroyo@servidor.unam.mx
By Fax:
We can send information packets and the plebiscite ballots in English and
Spanish
a. The ballots should be disseminated among interested groups and
persons
b. Once the questions have been answered, they should be returned to
the promoting group or person.
c. The promoting group or person should then make a tally of the votes,
send them to Mexico via fax, e-mail
d. The ballots themselves should be sent to Mexico Liaison Commission
with a trustworthy traveler or by courier service
By Plebiscite Tables:
Plebiscite Tables can be set up near the Mexican Consulate, on university
campuses, near Latino neighborhoods, or in public arenas where a multitude of
people can participate. The Plebiscite should be announced on the radio or on
television. It should also be printed in newspapers, in magazines, on flyers
and posters, and in conferences. It is strongly encouraged that debates be
sponsored that discuss the issues raised by the Plebiscite.
If you as an individual or as an organization are interested in being a promoter
of the Plebiscite contact us immediately to coordinate our efforts. If you need
a document appointing you as a promoter let us know and we will send it to you
right away.
If you still have questions or doubts about anything or if the information was
not clear, the International Liaison Commission for the Plebiscite of the EZLN
will be more than happy to make any clarifications.
Mexico City:
Tabasco 262 Despacho 402, Colonia Roma Apartado Postal 25-392 C.P.
03421
Tel / Fax: (52-5) 207-4147 Mexico, D.F. Mexico, D.F. Fax (52-5) 519-7063
Additional fax numbers: (52-5) 659-4837 Mexico, D.F. (52-5) 208-2062 Mexico,
D.F.
e-mail: Internet:74052.2670@compuserve.com
Centros de Coordinacion Internacional:
Spain:
Madrid: Plataforma de Solidaridad con Chiapas de Madrid
Plaza Tirso de Molina 8, 1
28012, Madrid, Espana
Tel: (34-1) 369 08-42 y 369 16-52
Fax: (34-1) 402 84-99 y 429 63-56
e-mail: osoeiv@nodo50.gn.apc.org
Barcelona: Consulado del Gobierno de Transicion en Rebeldia del Estado de
Chiapas
Calle de la Cera, 1 Bis.
08001 Barcelona, Cataluna, Estado Espanol
Tel/fax: (34-3) 329 06-43; e-mail: ellokal@pangea.upc.es
France:
Paris: Comite de Solidarite avec les Peuples du Chiapas en Lutte
33, Rue des Vignoles
75020 Paris, FRANCE
Tel/fax: (33-1) 43-72-09-54; e-mail: ornelas@u-paris10.fr
Italy:
Brescia: Consulado Rebelde en Brescia
Via dell Grazie, 23 25100 Brescia, Italy.
Tel: 30-375-0043 Fax: 30-377-1921
Canada:
Ontario: Mexico Solidarity Network
70 Connelly Dr.
Kitchener, Ontario N2N2T8
Tel: (519) 746-4090 y 570-3624 Fax: (519) 746-4096 y 579-191
e-mail: gccwat@web.apc.org
In the United States:
El Paso: National Commission for Democracy in Mexico, USA.
601 N. Cotton, Ste.A-103
El Paso, TX 79902
Tel/fax: (915) 532 83-82; e-mail: moonlight@igc.apc.org
Minneapolis: Pastors for Peace
610 W. 28th. St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Tel: (612) 870-7121; Fax: (612) 870-7109
San Francisco: Global Exchange
2017 Mission St., Rm. 303
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: (415) 255-7296 Fax: (415) 255-7498
e-mail: globalexch@igc.apc.org
Fraternalmente,
Comision Internacional de Enlace de la Consulta del EZLN
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EZLN International Plebiscite EZLN
Zapatista National Liberation Army
1. Do you agree that the principal demands of the Mexican people are land,
housing, jobs, food, health, education, culture, information, independence,
democracy, liberty, justice, peace, security, combat of corruption, and defense
of the environment?
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don't know ( )
2. Should the different democratizing forces [in Mexico] unite in a citizens
broad-based political and social opposition front and struggle for the 16
principal demands [listed in question number 1]?
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don't know ( )
3. Should Mexicans carry out a profound political reform which would guarantee
democracy? (Respect for the vote, reliable voter registration, impartial and
autonomous electoral organizations, guarantee the participation of citizens,
including those not members of political parties, as well as non-governmental
organizations, recognition of all the political forces, be they national,
regional or local)
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don't know ( )
4. Should the EZLN convert itself in a new and independent political force,
without joining other political organizations?
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don't know ( )
5. Should the EZLN join with other organizations and together form a new
political organization?
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don't know ( )
6. Should the presence and equal participation of women be guaranteed in all
positions of representation and responsibility in civil organizations and in the
government?
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don't know ( )
Optional, but helpful, information about yourself:
Name:______________________________Age:_______ Gender: Male ( ) Female ( )
Occupation:______________________ Country you live
in:___________________________