EZLN International Plebiscite for Zapatista National Liberation Army of Mexico

August, 1995

To those in anthropology and others concerned...

The Zapatista National Liberation Army of Mexico, which stands surrounded by 40 thousand troops of the Mexican Army, is conducting an international plebiscite on its future and efforts of the indigenous peoples of Mexico to resist their physical and cultural genocide. Please take time to reply to the freedom fighters of Chiapas. Please send your completed ballot to me at my email address and I will see that it reaches the representatives of the EZLN.

Robert Johnson
Liberation
Anthropology

EZLN International Plebiscite

National Democratic Convention

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.

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 Sacamchéen, 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.

EZLN International Plebiscite

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:___________________________

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