Constant streaming of rumors

During the last few days I have been receiving calls from friends and family in Oaxaca. It seems that in a situation like the one they are living in, rumors about army's entrance into the city and/or different endings to the conflict are an every day event. There were rumors before "El grito" for the celebration of Independence. There are rumors about names and people (important people in politics) who are supposed to be behind the movement. One of my favorites: There were rumors about Oaxaca separating from the rest of the country to become an independent republic due to the lack of attention by the federal government.

It seems that the "Ricardo Rocha incident" brought a lot of attention from people from the rest of the country. It was then when calls from friends in Puebla, Mexico City and other places started. I also was able to watch an interview that López Doriga had with Ulises Ruiz. It was interesting and it seemed to me that it showed an evasive governor who at certain point was placed in an awkward spot.

Anyway, I just wonder: why doesn't he just step down? Wouldn't that be the right choice? I mean, if he had done so, I believe he would be admired by the society. Sort of like a martir, sacrificing himself for the good of the state. I don't know, I guess I don't know that much about the interests behind the whole thing.

By the way, the last rumor is that if an agreement is not reached soon between the federal government and the APPO, the army, which by the way is in Huatulco, will then enter the city. I just hope this ends with a solution and no harm.