In Mexico, human rights defense organizations condemned the recent murder of Tsotsil priest Marcelo Pérez Pérez in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. These organizations criticize the impunity that has allowed criminal entities to operate in the country and demand a thorough investigation to ensure truth and justice for this crime.
The Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez Human Rights Center (Prodh) recalled the situation of extreme poverty in Chiapas and the high vulnerability of indigenous communities in the region. They highlighted Father Marcelo's work in favor of peace and the collective rights of various communities and called for justice and the non-recurrence of these violent acts.
According to the Minerva Bello Center, the murder of Marcelo Pérez represents a significant loss for just causes in Chiapas and throughout southern Mexico. They requested the Mexican state to conduct a deep investigation of the events and punish those responsible. It is worth mentioning that the priest had received prior threats due to his work as a mediator in peace processes in the region.
The Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas Human Rights Center, from Chiapas, condemned the Mexican state for failing to protect Father Marcelo Pérez's life and allowing violence in the region. They held authorities accountable for not preventing this crime and demanded effective measures to ensure the safety of those who defend human rights in Mexico.
The Network All Rights for All (Red TDT) also joined the call for justice for the murder of Father Marcelo Pérez. They emphasized his commitment to at-risk populations and his fight against injustices in Chiapas. They denounced the widespread violence in southeastern Mexico and the impunity that accompanies it, demanding clarity in the investigation of this crime.
In summary, the murder of Marcelo Pérez Pérez has generated outrage in various sectors of Mexican society and has highlighted the serious situation of violence and lack of protection for human rights defenders in the country. Organizations demand justice, truth, and concrete measures to ensure the safety of those working for peace and justice in Mexico.
