1996-11-14 Local Press - Chiapas
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CHIAPAS
COSEVE Finally Established
After almost nine months of negotiations and conflict, the Commission for Follow up and Verification (COSEVE) of the peace accords signed in San Andres Larrainzar between the Zapatista Army for National Liberation (EZLN) and the government has finally been established. In the opening ceremony, representatives and invitees of the EZLN emphasized that "the road to peace is through dialogue", while Bishop Samuel Ruiz said that the installation of COSEVE is "an achievement, and it will be a challenge." The government noted that the incorporation of members of civil society on the commission is designed to ensure a reconciliation among Chiapas society. (La Jornada, 7 November).
Peace Talks Renewed
Two days after the installation of the COSEVE. the peace talks started up again: this time to address the internal political problems Chiapas faces. For the first time since the government and the EZLN began the dialogue, local political problems are being discussed. Also for the first time, members of the PRI and the PRD are participating in the dialogue. (La Nomad a, 9 November).