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Convictions Spell More Trouble for Talks

Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) leader Marcos yesterday called Ihe sentencingshiapas judge of two alleged EZLN members to stiff prison terms "an act of war" and said the group will reconsider its participation in peace talks with the government.

ress report, the convicted Zapatistas were among some two dozen arrested during the government's offensive

inhey were not eligible for an amnesty subsequently offered lo rebels who remained at large.

General Lozano ays the judgments could beMexico City is lookingegal formula to limiton talks.eparate case lastexicodismissed charges against an alleged rebel leader atGeneral's request,otentially seriousthe peace process.

Reversal of the judgments probably would ensure that the rebels, who retain only limited military capabilities, will agree to resume talks next month, as scheduled. The sentencings, however, have added to rebel distrust of government intentions that has already slowed talks. I-

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