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Thousands March for Vieques in San Juan, Puerto Rico

More than three thousand people marched, on Sunday, January 12, 2003, leaded by a contingent from Vieques that started to march on the previous day from Fajardo. (article 7)
San Juan, Puerto Rico - More than three thousand people marched, on Sunday, January 12, 2003, leaded by a contingent from Vieques that started to march on the previous day from Fajardo. The car caravans, the people marching on San Juan Island weaving flags and chanting "Peace for Vieques" served to reaffirm the compromise from members of civil society and figures of the main political parties with the Vieques cause for the new year 2003. While the recent news seem to confirm the rumors that the Navy has decided to depart from Vieques by May 2003, this is not seen as a complete victory for Vieques residents and activists. For instance, Vieques' Mayor Dámaso Serrano stated that while there is a great motive to celebrate (Navy's decision to withdrawn) there is no reason to rest idle since activism must continue to assure the devolution and decontamination of the land to the People of Vieques.

These are some pictures taken by ViequesLibre.org on Jan. 12, 2003 on said activity:
 
 

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