Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Marcelo Pérez continued to work as a peace activist despite threats. Advocates say he did not receive the government protection he needed.

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Nov 14 2024
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Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

SAN ANDRES LARRAINZAR, Mexico Hundreds gathered Monday to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chia… [+3244 chars]

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Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

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