Career
In 1995 Ellorriaga"s detention was ordered by President Ernesto Zedillo on the grounds that the EZLN was planning violence, and he was captured on 9 February, following which he was sentenced on 2 May 1996 to 13 years imprisonment for terrorism, rebellion and conspiracy. This led to the Zapatistas withdrawing from negotiations with the Mexican government until the release of the two convicted men on June 7.
