The Deadly Cost of Lawlessness: Priest Found Murdered in Guerrero Amid Rising Violence
A Mexican priest was found murdered after disappearing for two days in Guerrero, a state plagued by violent crime and weak governance. This tragic death highlights the failures that imperil not only Mexico but also the United States’ southern border security.
In the troubled state of Guerrero, Mexico—a region notorious for violence and lawlessness—the body of Father Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada was discovered after he vanished for two days. The local Prosecutor's Office confirmed that an investigation into his homicide has been opened, but this grim event is far from isolated.How Many More Lives Must Be Lost Before There Is True Accountability?Father Estrada served for eight years at the San Cristóbal Parish in Mezcala, a community steeped in fear due to marauding criminal groups that operate with impunity. His death joins a chilling pattern; since 2018, multiple priests have been targeted and...
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