37 Tsotsil families from Chenalhó leave their homes due to threats from criminal group
Faced with forced conscription by organized crime, familes have been forced to flee their homes in Chenalhó.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Chiapas Priest Marcelo Perez, Who Worked for Peace in the Communities
As the situation in Pantelhó becomes increasingly unclear, the State has issued a warrant for the arrest of Father Marcelo Perez Perez, who has long accompanied the communities in their struggle against organized crime. With this development, solidarity and human rights organizations express their concern for his life and well being.
Former Undersecretary of Government destabilizes Pantelhó
Last year armed self-defense groups in Pantelhó made their presence public in order to run organized crime out of their municipality. Though residents appointed new councillors, a recently appointed accountant stirred up suspicions with fiscal irregularities.