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Associated Press on MSN · 11h

Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.

Latin Times on MSN · 13h

Catholic Priest and Activist for Indigenous Peoples Murdered in Mexico Just After Celebrating Mass

According to data from Mexico's Federal Security Cabinet, almost 700 killings have taken place in Chiapas so far this year

Indigenous priest shot dead in Mexico's increasingly violent Chiapas state

"He never got involved in partisan politics, but always fought for the values of the Kingdom of God to be brought to life in the communities."

Mexico News Daily15h

Indigenous priest and peace leader is assassinated in Chiapas

Father Marcelo Pérez Pérez, a Catholic priest known for his social activism, was killed by gunshot after leading Mass in ...

Daily Wrap on MSN18h

Priest's murder in Chiapas sparks national outrage

The priest worked for the Tzotzil, an Indigenous ethnic group of the Mayan family. He himself was from their community. ...

Courthouse News Service1d

Town mayor attacked same day priest was gunned down in Chiapas

Violence in Chiapas, Mexico, is on the rise as the mayor of Chilón was attacked and a priest and human rights defender was ...

Violence in Chiapas: The Tragic Death of Father Marcelo Perez

Father Marcelo Perez, a Mexican priest, was tragically killed in Chiapas after a mass service. Known for his advocacy against ...

thenewhumanitarian1d

Deterrence policies and cartel violence fuel a humanitarian crisis in southern Mexico

With cartels vying for control of the area, aid groups are struggling to help thousands trapped by US and Mexican migration ...

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