January
The peace process starts to unravel as the army continues to maintain bases at 5 of the 7 sites they must withdraw from before dialogue can start.
February
The EZLN High Command march to Mexico City gets going on the 24th, despite government attempts to sabotage it.
March
They arrive in Mexico City, and around 200,000 people greet their arrival in the Zocalo (main square). After some delay the PAN reverse their initial decision, and the Zapatistas are invited to address the national Congress. On the same day the army abandons the last of the 7 bases demanded by the Zapatistas.

April
The Zapatistas arrive back in Chiapas. The government passes the Law on Indigenous Rights and Culture, but omits the most important parts: the Zapatistas reject it.
August
The Cerro Hueco prisoners end their hunger strike, and in mid August there are reports of major troop movements in Zapatista areas.
Sept - Dec
A long period of silence follows, but in the background the 'Low Intensity War' goes on with several attacks in October.