[CIMC-work] more on Guadalajara - ACT NOW

[jespup at riseup.net]

an interview from a guadalajara imc activist:
http://houston.indymedia.org/news/2004/05/30218.php 

the media gallery from guadalajara imc (they have done a great job of
covering this, follow the feature all the way back) the guadalajara imc was
established for the event.
http://guadalajara.mediosindependientes.org/


THIS REPORTED on MAY 30:

The ¡Enough Is Enough! Project (http://www.EnoughIsEnough.org) is calling 
on everyone to take actions of solidarity with our comrades in 
Guadalajara, Mexico, where violent repression and torture is occurring 
during protests of the meeting of Latin America and the Caribbean and the 
European Union May 26-29th. Activists are protesting the meetings of an 
exclusive group of heads of state who do not represent needs of their 
communities, who are signing agreements that will increase poverty and 
exploit resources and labor. 

Police harassment and brutality has been rampant during the protests. On 
May 27, after a camp where out-of-town protesters were staying, was 
surrounded by police and no one was allowed to enter or exit for five 
hours. The following day, Friday, May 28th, serious confrontation broke 
out during the main march of the conference. The police unnecessarily 
attacked protesters with tear gas, pepper spray and physical aggression. 
After standing their ground for over an hour, protesters were forced to 
flee the area. The majority of arrests were made after the confrontation 
had ended, as protesters attempted to reach a safe place. 

Over 100 activists and bystanders have disappeared. Protesters are being 
held in 5 different jails and 2 different hospitals and the authorities 
have refused to release their names . Witnesses in the jails have 
reported torture inside the jail. Women have been forced to strip naked, 
and men have been brutally beaten while handcuffed on the ground. Nine of 
the people being held are foreigners, one of them severely injured. Her 
physical condition is unknown and no visitors, including lawyers, have 
been allowed to visit any detainees. 

Authorities have claimed that they will release most prisoners on two 
conditions: out-of-town protesters must leave immediately, and all damaged 
property must be paid for. The current situation at 9:00 pm, Saturday 
night: ten people have been let out, a list of names has finally been 
released, 43 of which will remain in jail on charges, and eight foreigners 
are about to be deported. 

OUR DEMANDS: 
1) Unconditional freedom for all the political detainees 
2) Drop all charges 
3) No more harassment, torture, beatings or arrests 
4) Proper medical treatment for injured detainees 
5) Safe passage home for all activists 

WE CALL FOR ACTIONS OF SOLIDARITY 
1) phone calls to the Mexican embassy and consulates 
2) donations for legal fees 
http://guadalajara.mediosindependientes.org 
3) flyering in your community and at Mexican consulates 
4) creative actions of all kinds to pressure the Mexican government 

INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE MAKES A DIFFERENCE 
The Mexican Consulate is your area can be found at 
http://www.mexonline.com/consulate.htm or call the Mexican Embassy (202) 
728 1600 
SEE LINK FOR FLYER: 
http://guadalajara.mediosindependientes.org/usermedia/image/4/large/flyer.jpg