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The Diocese of Tehuacán, located in the Mexican state of Puebla, reported that Bishop Gonzalo Alonso Calzada Guerrero was driving on a highway when he was “assaulted and his vehicle and personal belongings were stolen.”
In a July 24 statement, the Diocese of Tehuacán reported that the incident occurred on the morning of July 23, while the prelate was heading to a community in the state to celebrate its patron saint's feast day.
The news outlet N+ reported that after the robbery, the armed men tied the bishop's hands and feet and abandoned him on a hill. According to the report, Calzada managed to free himself and ask for help; however, the diocese has not commented on this detail.
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In a July 24 statement, the Diocese of Tehuacán reported that the incident occurred on the morning of July 23, while the prelate was heading to a community in the state to celebrate its patron saint's feast day.
The news outlet N+ reported that after the robbery, the armed men tied the bishop's hands and feet and abandoned him on a hill. According to the report, Calzada managed to free himself and ask for help; however, the diocese has not commented on this detail.
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Mexican bishop assaulted and robbed on highway
In a July 24 statement, the Diocese of Tehuacán said that the prelate “was unharmed and has filed the related complaint” with the authorities.
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