Dr. Tom Potts, a dentist who has volunteered for the past 19 years to provide dental care to the poor of Chenalgo, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, and Dr. Bill Jungles, PhD (retired SUNY Fredonia communications professor) were the guest speakers at the special October 25 CPJ meeting.  Dr. Potts presented information about his endeavors and the environment in which he does his work. Dr. Jungles talked about the recent Mexican election and the 1997 massacre of 47 individuals in Acteal in Chiapas.  CPJ made a $200 donation to Dr. Potts to help him continue to serve the indigenous people of Chiapas.   

A more detailed item about Dr. Potts' efforts can be found on the CPJ website under "CPJ News/Opinion."  For further information about Dr. Potts' clinic, human rights issues in Latin America, and a link to contact the Interamerican Commission on Human Rights regarding the plight of the people of Actuel, go to http://www.lascwny.org/.