SAN JUAN COPALA, Mexico — Driving through the back roads of western Oaxaca state in southwestern Mexico, one could often hear 94.9 FM, Radio Copala, “The Voice that Breaks the Silence.” In one of the station’s tag-lines played several times a day, a slow, piercing violin gave way to the languid voice of a woman singing in Spanish: “I am… return to article
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Reader Comments (1)Page 1 of 1 pagesI have friends in Oaxaca, visit the state fairly often. I am so grateful that you are covering the grievous situation there, and hope that you will continue to monitor the situation. It is difficult to find accurate and unbiased information about the repressive situations in Oaxaca and Chiapas—every faction has its ax to grind, and it is like picking your way through a maze (especially when you are there, on the ground) to find non-aligned, or safely aligned people to talk to, and ways to get into the indigenous communities to communicate, share information, and provide aid. There are spies, guns, and threats everywhere. I have heard Chiapas referred to as “Mexico’s Mississippi,” and I’m sure Oaxaca more than qualifies to be “Mexico’s Alabama.” Thanks for the in-depth look. (And P.S....I am looking for a trusted driver for my trip there in early August...was hoping to visit SJCopala, unless the situation there is ridiculously dangerous.
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