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A UK-based Christian group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State. Fr. Marcelo Pérez Pérez, who was shot to death after officiating Mass, had been a prominent advocate for peace and human rights in the region.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) last week urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the Oct. 20 assassination in the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Two days after the assassination, Mexican authorities announced the arrest of one suspect. The Chiapas public prosecutor's office identified the alleged “material author” of the crime as Edgar “N,” following the usual practice of not giving full names, CBS News reported.
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Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) last week urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the Oct. 20 assassination in the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Two days after the assassination, Mexican authorities announced the arrest of one suspect. The Chiapas public prosecutor's office identified the alleged “material author” of the crime as Edgar “N,” following the usual practice of not giving full names, CBS News reported.
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Christian group demands Mexico protect clergy after priest is assassinated
A U K -based Christian group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State Fr Marcelo P rez P rez, who was shot to death after officiating