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When did the Mexican government declare a ceasefire with the Zapatistas?

  • 12th day of the 1994 revolt

  • After one year of fighting

  • The moment revolt began

  • There was never a ceasefire

Answer

The Mexican government declared a ceasefire with the Zapatistas on the 12th day of the 1994 revolt. This was after the Zapatistas had taken over several towns and cities in Chiapas, Mexico. The ceasefire was declared in order to allow for negotiations to begin between the two sides.
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