1.   A mediation commission that includes the Red Cross, the Roman Catholic church and former hostage and Canadian ambassador Anthony Vincent is ready to begin work.

2.   Although Ruiz heads a mediation commission in Chiapas, the government also has accused him of aiding the Zapatistas.

3.   Another group of legislators from the mediation commission visited El Bosque Tuesday.

4.   Another group of congressmen from the mediation commission visited El Bosque Tuesday.

5.   Bernal accused members of a Roman Catholic mediation commission of helping rebels organize the demonstration by peasants in straw sombreros who waved Zapatista banners and chanted pro-rebel slogans.

6.   Bernal also accused members of a Roman Catholic mediation commission of helping rebels organize the demonstration.

7.   Cipriani and Minnig are expected to participate on a mediation commission.

8.   CONAI, led by Bishop Samuel Ruiz, is the only mediation commission recognized by the rebels.

9.   Cipriani and Minnig are expected to participate on a mediation commission which was created to jump-start negotiations.

10.   It would also create a new mediation commission and another commission to monitor compliance with peace accords to end the rebellion.