Kidnapping of Retired Bishop in Mexico
Retired Roman Catholic bishop in Mexico, known for mediating between drug cartels, was briefly kidnapped but later found and taken to a hospital. He had been seeking peace agreements between cartels to reduce violence in a notoriously violent diocese.
Key Points
- Bishop Salvador Rangel was abducted in Morelos state, Mexico
- He was seeking peace agreements between drug cartels in a violent diocese
- Government officials and church leaders have been involved in negotiating truces with cartels
- The incident highlights the risks faced by those trying to mediate in cartel conflicts
Pros
- Efforts to mediate between drug cartels to reduce violence
- Calls for humane treatment of the bishop during the kidnapping
Cons
- Kidnapping incident highlights the dangers faced by church officials in cartel-dominated areas
- Weakness of government in providing security, leading to citizens negotiating with cartels