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JANUARY 22, 2001

An Indian-rights bill under consideration by Mexico's Congress is being debated as the country moves into a new era of relations with its indigenous population.

The bill would give Indian communities greater self-determination rights. Indian leaders approve it but others say it will tear the country apart.

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Rebel-backed bill could change status of Mexico's Indians (AP 1/21)

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