The Universal newspaper indicates things have gotten worse in Oaxaca.

The APPO (Asamblea Popular del Pueblo de Oaxaca - Oaxacan People's Popular Assembly) protestors have stated they will invade two newspaper offices (Tiempo and Extra,) accusing the newspapers of being collaborators with the state government, and threatened the same with a television station, TV Azteca. The owners have preemptively closed the offices. They have taken control of Corporación Oaxaqueña de Radio y Televisión, the Oaxaca TV and Radio Corporation.

Members of APPO and SNTE (Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educación - Union of Education Workers) had groups of 20 - 30 wait at intersections, where they took over at least 15 vehicles (evicting the drivers, and beating at least one.) The vehicles have been taken to the Zócalo, where the protesters have now been in control for 71 days.

The protesters have also taken over busses from the ADO, AU and Fletes y Pasajes fleets, using them to block major intersections and highways. Especially affected is the México City - Oaxaca highway, and a large roadblock has been erected in front of television Channel 9's buildings, which the protesters have taken over. As a result of traffic blockages, commutes that used to take 40 minutes now take two hours, and there are many bottlenecks.

Protesters attempted to take over the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Instituticional - Party of the Institutionalized Revlution,) but couldnot get access. The workers left by the back entrances, and slogans were painted on the building's surfaces.

The protesters are hoping to overthrow governor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (PRI party,) claiming corruption, and to effect various changes and reforms, including pay increases, for Oaxaca's schools system. They say they will burn all vehicles in their control if Ruiz Ortiz does not resign office.

This much they have taught me: go to Oaxaca later.