Mexico authorities arrest suspected killer of well-known priest who was shot dead right after officiating Mass
Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.
Well-known priest shot dead after officiating Mass in Mexico state wracked by cartel violence
Rev. Marcelo Pérez was shot dead by two gunmen when he was in his van, just after he had finished celebrating Mass, the state prosecutors' office said.
Mexico Arrests Suspected Killer Of Prominent Priest
Mexican authorities have arrested the alleged murderer of a Catholic priest and prominent human rights defender whose killing triggered international condemnation, officials announced Tuesday.
Mexican priest who spoke out against cartel violence killed
Gunmen in Mexico have shot dead a Catholic priest who was an outspoken advocate for indigenous rights and who had condemned the violence plaguing his community. Father Marcelo Pérez was killed after celebrating Mass in the southern state of Chiapas on Sunday, the prosecutor's office said.
Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico
Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez has been killed in Mexico. Pérez was an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm workers in southern Mexico. He was killed on Sunday.
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
Shootout in Mexico's Sinaloa state kills 19, local cartel leader arrested
A shootout near the capital of Mexico's Sinaloa state killed 19 suspected gang members, while one local cartel leader was arrested, Mexico's defense ministry said on Tuesday, as intra-cartel violence intensifies.
Man held over shooting of Mexican priest
Mexican police have arrested a man accused of murdering a Roman Catholic priest and human rights campaigner in the southern state of Chiapas. Father Marcelo Pérez was killed on Sunday after celebrating Mass at his church in the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas
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Remembered as prophet for the poor, dispossessed, Mexico says goodbye to slain priest
Father Pérez, an Indigenous Tzotzil priest in the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas, was remembered for protecting the ...
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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 ...
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Indigenous priest shot dead in Mexico’s increasingly violent Chiapas state
Father Marcelo Pérez, an Indigenous Tzotzil priest and peace activist, was murdered after celebrating Sunday Mass in Mexico's ...
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Hundreds mourn priest and Indigenous peace activist
SAN ANDRES LARRAINZAR, Mexico — Hundreds gathered Monday to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous ...
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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 ...