Hostage-holding farmers prepare for long standoff

Monday, July 15, 2002

SAN SALVADOR ATENCO, Mexico -- A state governor said Sunday that jailed villagers at the heart of a violent protest could be let go, but demonstrators said that would not be enough to meet their increased demands for freeing the hostages they hold.

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