Indigenous Priest Killed in Mexico’s Chiapas State
Father Marcelo Pérez of the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, was murdered as he left church after saying Sunday Mass.
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US sisters, advocates call on Big Tech to do more to end human trafficking
Big Tech should increase protections in social media and ethically produce technology to combat human trafficking, says advocacy group.
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Brazil’s Indigenous Communities Still Endangered, Report Says
The Indigenous Missionary Council, known as CIMI, echoes previous warnings of “genocide,” a concern shared by Brazil’s president.
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Collapse of Illegal Gold Mine Puts Focus on Needs of Venezuela’s Indigenous People
Local church leaders call for more support for Indigenous people after the latest collapse of an illegal gold mine in Venezuela
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Peru Protests Are a Demand for Respect, Says Sister Pat Ryan
Protests by mostly rural, indigenous Peruvians reflect frustration with urban governing politicians, says Maryknoll Sister Patricia Ryan who has worked for over 50 years in Peru’s Altiplano.
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Violence against Indigenous Has Surged
A report from the Brazilian bishops’ Indigenous Missionary Council shows that 2021 was a...
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