January
The San Andreés accords are agreed after months of negotiations. Marcos goes to San Cristobal to address the National Indigenous Forum called by the Zapatistas.
The first campaign to expel foreigners begins. The Zapatistas call for the creation of the FZLN (the Zapatista Front of National Liberation) and the holding of a gathering called ‘Encounters for Humanity and Against Neoliberalism’.
Feb
On the 10th the first large scale civil mobilisation of Zapatistas takes place when hundreds march on the town of Guadalupe Tepeyac which has been occupied by the military..
March
To mark International Women’s day, 5,000 Zapatista women march through San Cristobal.

June
On June 7th two of the key Zapatista political prisoners, Elorriaga and Entzin, are released, clearing the way for resumption of the dialogue.
July
The First Intercontinental Encounter is held at five different Zapatista communities in Chiapas. About 3,000 people from 43 countries attend.
August
The Zapatistas react to the growing militarisation and the racism towards their delegates at the talks by breaking off the peace negotiations.
November - December
Government stalls to implement the San Andrés agreement. The 'Low Intensity War' begins…