They must be publicly recognized for their honesty and patriotism. They must publicly promise to put all their efforts into finding a dignified political solution to the armed conflict. The Clandestine Indigenous Revolutionary Committee-General Command of the EZLN asks the Mexican society to put forth the names of the best men and women for the formation of this commission whose principal mission is to find a political solution to the conflict. If these men and women fulfill the above-mentioned requirements, the EZLN will welcome their participation in the commission and listen closely and respectfully to their words and hearts. From the mountains of southeastern Mexico.
Lies come from the mouths of the powerful.
Federal troops transported in 10 army vehicles with support from artillery helicopters and airplanes tried to penetrate our positions and were fought off by Zapatista gunfire. Yesterday, the General Commander of the EZLN ordered Zapatistas to cease fire in response to President Carlos Salinas de Gortari order for federal troops to cease fire. We ordered our troops to make no offensive attacks and to only respond if attacked by our evil government's troops. The above-stated case of aggression on the part of federal troops makes the government's supposed will to seek a political solution to the conflict seem doubtful. The EZLN reiterates its disposition to dialogue, but it is not disposed to be taken advantage of.