This just in from our colleagues in Mexico:
Hi all,
I’m very sad to inform you that the son of one of our indigenous allies against illegal logging in the Great Water Forest [in Mexico] was murdered last week by four loggers. Yesterday we had a press conference with Ildefonso Zamora, father of Aldo Zamora who died on Tuesday, May 15th. During the conference we called upon Felipe Calderon, president of Mexico, to act to arrest Aldo’s killers and to guarantee the security of Ildefonso, his family and all the people of the community (San Juan Atzingo).
I would like to ask your help to pressure the Mexican Government to act immediately to grant justice to Aldo, Misael (Aldo’s brother, who was also injured) and his family.
Thank you very much for your support.
Remember to complete your signatures at the end of the letter.
Patricia