Mexican Priest and Indigenous Activist Marcelo Pérez Assassinated

Father Marcelo Pérez, a vocal critic of organized crime, was gunned down in Chiapas amid escalating violence.

Father Marcelo Pérez, a Catholic priest and Indigenous rights advocate, was killed by two gunmen in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.
Pérez had received multiple death threats due to his activism against organized crime and his efforts to mediate conflicts in the region.
Chiapas has seen a surge in violence, with the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels fighting for control, leading to increased murders and kidnappings.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Chiapas Governor Rutilio Escandón have vowed to ensure that those responsible for the assassination are brought to justice.
The Jesuit Order and various human rights organizations have condemned the murder, emphasizing the need for urgent government action to address the violence in Chiapas.