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. Democratization

NPR's David Welna reports on the grassroots uprising in a small town just south of Mexico City. What started as a revolt against plans for a fancy golf course grew into a takeover of the town of Tepoztlan (tay-post-LAWN). The people built barricades to keep the police out and held their own elections for local leaders. The state government has cut off the town's funds. The rebellion has become a symbol of growing impatience with Mexico's ruling party.

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