Friends of Brad Will

Demands in the wake of Brad's death

Our friend Brad Will was murdered by government-backed paramilitary forces in Oaxaca, Mexico. Brad’s death is now being used as a pretext by the government and media to send in more government forces.

Brad was in Oaxaca to support and document the popular
resistance of teachers and other civilians. We demand that his
death not be used as an excuse to increase the oppression and
violence against the people of Oaxaca by government forces.

In solidarity with the people of Oaxaca, we demand that:

1. All armed forces acting on behalf of the government against the
people of Oaxaca be removed immediately

2. The illegitimate governor Ruiz be removed immediately;

3. The federal government negotiate directly with the people on the
barricades in Oaxaca;

4. Guilty parties on all levels be identified and held accountable
for the assassinations of Brad Will and the other civilian victims
in Oaxaca.

We make these demands in support of the Oaxacan people’s efforts to establish an autonomous popular government that recognizes local traditions and values.