Zapatista chief takes society bow (Mexico)

[Judi Lynn]

Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 19:19 GMT 20:19 UK


Zapatista chief takes society bow

Marcos has been highly critical of mainstream Mexican politicians
The Mexican rebel leader who rarely appears in public and never shows his face has been pictured on the front of a top-selling Mexican society magazine.

Zapatista leader Subcomandante Marcos is described as a "sex symbol" by Quien magazine, which prints details of an alleged lengthy jungle love affair.

The magazine was published as Marcos detailed plans to travel around Mexico with the Zapatistas early next year.

Marcos says he will use the tour to launch a national leftist movement.
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