Action Alert: Justice for Father Marcelo, Staunch Human Rights Defender
October 24th, 2024
On October 20, 2024, Father Marcelo Pérez was murdered after a church service by two assailants on a motorcycle. Fr. Marcelo was an Indigenous priest and staunch advocate for human rights and anti-violence in Chiapas, Mexico.
Due to his prominent leadership in peace movements, Fr. Marcelo received several threats, and was issued protective measures by the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR).
We join with Latin America Working Group (LAWG) in condemning this attack, along with the ongoing armed violence in the region.
TAKE ACTION:
- Read the full action alert at LAWG’s website: https://bit.ly/4hh79YG
- Join us in calling for an immediate and independent investigation and urging action to stop illicit arms trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico.
- Check out LAWG’s action alert to learn how you can help make a difference:https://bit.ly/4hh79YG
- NEWS ARTICLE: bit.ly/3AfoL6z
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