Argh! Things appeared to be settling down, but as Efrem pointed out, earlier today (Sunday, Nov 26,) violence has erutped with a bit of a vengeance - and some of the troubles have spread to Chiapas state as well.

Part of an article in the Los Angeles Times said: "...bands of young people rampaged through downtown, pushing shopping carts loaded with rocks and gasoline bombs.

Court offices in one of Oaxaca's imposing colonial buildings were gutted by flames, and the gangs burned 20 private vehicles and attacked three hotels, throwing firebombs at one and smashing windows at the others.

Fires also damaged four buildings that house government offices, one university building and the state hotel association."

Even the OAX airport may be affected by demonstrations and closures by masses of people, but if you need to visit Oaxaca, avoid the capital for now - and maybe for some time. There is a probablity of at least sporadic protests as long as Ulises Ruíz remains as governor; weekends seem to be especially busy with violent behavior. If Federal troops are added to the Federal Preventive Police presence, I would avoid Oaxaca at all costs.