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CJM took the name of Rubén Jaramillio, who was associated with the Zapatista movement in the 1940s and 1950s (as well Agrarian reform) and was murdered on May 23 , 1962 . The bombings were a tribute to Rubén and carried out because CJM claimed to be against the corruption of government leaders – in particular, Sergio Estrada Cajigal (governor of Morelos ) and President Vicente Fox . The group claims Estrada Cagijal is involved in Drug Trafficking and runs a corrupt and repressive government. CJM claims not to be terrorists, just anti- government, and have stated they have no interest in harming civilians – one of the reasons why the bombing was on a Sunday (when the banks were closed and few people were about).

CJM only recently became a vocal group; prior activity is unheard of in the region. After the May 23 bombing, they have placed another four explosive devices in Cuernavaca and its environs.