Conversation so far:
When did Subcomandante Marcos start peace talks?
On the night of 3 April 1995 at 8:55 pm the first meeting between representatives of the EZLN and those of the Zedillo's government were held.
Why did Subcomandante Marcos start peace talks?
If Marcos was to be eliminated, his work at social containment would cease and more-radical groups could take control of the movement.

Question: Were the peace talks a success?
Self-contained rewrite: Were the peace talks between the Zapatistas and Mexico a success?