AZTLAN RECOGNIZED AS A NATION BY CUBA...

Sovereign Chicano Nation Recognized: Esteban Zul named Ambassador of Aztlan to Cuba

*Public roundtable at 4PM on October 27 on 90.7 FM, KPFK*

Friday, October 13, 2006—The Cuban Ambassador to Mexico, Jorge A. Bolaños Suárez, announced that the government of Cuba officially recognized Aztlan as a sovereign Chicano nation. The announcement was made at the Cuban Ambassador's residence in Mexico City where the dignitary was hosting a visiting entourage of invited Chicano artists, musicians, and writers from Los Angeles.

The Cuban Ambassador declared Esteban Zul, a member of the California rap group Aztlan Nation and co-host of the popular Los Angeles talk radio show, "The Pocho Hour of Power" on KPFK 90.7 FM, as the official Ambassador of Aztlan to Cuba.

Also present at the announcement were officials from the Mexican government, including the Chief of Government of Mexico D.F., Alejandro Encinas and the Secretary of Culture of Mexico D.F. Raquel Sosa who also acknowledged Esteban Zul as official Ambassador of Aztlan.

As a newly recognized sovereignty, the Chicano emissaries quickly selected a cabinet of ministers and convened later that evening to discuss their national agenda and other important matters of state.

A public forum to address state issues is to take place on live radio on October 27th from 4 to 5pm on 90.7 FM KPFK. Panelists will include artist Harry Gamboa Jr., Professor Mariana Botey, L.A. Weekly writer Daniel Hernandez, syndicated La Cucaracha cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz and satirist / actor Paul Vato.

This public roundtable is intended to provide public access and input to the direction and agendas involved in the foundation of a new republic. In light of the historic recognition of the national sovereignty of Aztlan by Another nation, the new representatives of Aztlan believe that open participation is the best way to form a more perfect union.

*Aztlan new government roundtable
4PM-5PM (PST) on 90.7 FM KPFK Los Angeles CA
Also webcast live on the internet at: www.kpfk.org

Contact: Gabriel Tenorio (323) 273-0588