Mexican police take back plaza after 5-month siege - Oaxaca

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Posted on: October 31st, 2006
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“Thousands of protesters driven from the city center by federal police after months of paralyzing demonstrations vowed to retake the main plaza on Monday.

Oaxaca remained split between the protesters demanding Gov. Ulises Ruiz’s resignation and those yearning for a return to the tranquil days when tourists browsed shops and dined on the region’s famous mole sauce.”

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