January
New wave of harassment against foreigners in Chiapas and further build up of troops..
March
Reports emerge that the government gave some reporters paid positions in the army in order to buy favourable coverage of their war in Chiapas.
April
The government builds towards a major operation in the Selva under the pretext of protecting the Montes Azules biosphere.

July
The PRI lose the presidential election to the PAN's Fox after over 70 years in power…However, few real changes emerge, and the low intensity war and paramilitary attacks continue.
Sept - November
The PRI are defeated in the elections for the governorship of Chiapas, but continue to hold a majority in the state congress. Despite Fox's talk of implementing the San Andres Accords, the conflict continues.
December
On taking office, Fox orders the army to withdraw from a few positions in the rebel area of Chiapas as a token good will gesture.