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Provocation in Oaxaca
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Today, before the beginning of a youth march for the liberation of political prisoners, Urbam Paramilitaries (porros) have initiated a series of provocations to defame the social movement. Known as urban paramilitaries Identified as Aladin, Crusty, have occupied and burned at least two buses, to provoke violence before the march, and other urban paramilitaries have began to open fire at UABJO the Benito Juarez Autonomous University of Oaxaca. Students are being force out of class rooms and clashes have ensued. The youth march is scheduled for 4 pm and is beginning to get together. Students and organizers are copncerned for their safety, seeing as how these tactics of provocation always lead to violence in peaceful actions. Please post widely and remain vigilant.