Father Francisco Javier Bautista has been arrested in conjunction with the murder of 29-year-old Hugo Leonardo Avendaño. According to reports Bautista conducted religious services at Avendaño's
In a statement, the CEM called on Catholics"not to be indifferent to the pain of others and to continue building peace."
Violent crime is still a major issue in Mexico—much of it driven by cartels funded by drug trafficking, extortion and, often, kidnapping. Just last year, 43 students were abducted and massacred in Ayotzinapa and three students were kidnapped by a group pretending to be police officers. Ronquillo, who was taken on June 4, was murdered even though his family paid his abductors' ransom.Bautista, who is frequently interviewed in the media, has led the Cristo Salvador parish for 15 years.
, he has conducted exorcisms and blames the cult of Santa Muerte for violent crime in Mexico. Security camera footage showed the priest driving toward the airport before being arrested on June 19. Authorities believe he intended to flee the country.to Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, expressing support for Bautista. On Friday, supporters protested outside the Attorney General's office, demanding his release.
Josué claims Bautista called him after his brother went missing, and sounded like a"worried person" when they spoke. "At the moment I suspect everyone," he added."Who could it be? I don't have the authority to say yes [it was Bautista]... I'll leave that to justice."
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