Chiapas, Mexico /
Around Three thousand parishioners of the evangelical church gathered this Saturday in the central park of Tapachula, Chiapasto raise a clamor in favor of peace and security in the towns and communities besieged by the racketeering.
In an interview with the media, Darinel Ramirez Chavezpastor of the Jesus is the Way church, said that due to the violence and insecurity that They live in several regions of the southern statethis peaceful demonstration was also joined by parishioners of the 124 municipalities where they have a presence.
“When your church cries out for peace and securityGod responds, the authorities do their part, but it is not enough, the church can also do something very important in the spiritual area (…) We are talking about 122 thousand people who are simultaneously praying to God for peace and security in our state of Chiapas,” he said.
Dressed in white and, despite the heavy rains which were recorded in the afternoon, the parishioners gathered in front of the town hall building, where they paid tribute to the flagthey sang songs and performed prayers.
For its part, Ever Escalantea pastor of the Christian church, said that violence has spread from the Sierra to the Soconuscowhere migrants and women have been executed and even armed attacks.
“He purpose of all the churches that are gathered here, the intention to preach and mainly also by the municipalities of the Sierra Madredue to the situation they are experiencing,” he said.
A week ago, the believing people The Catholic Church also carried out a great pilgrimage in the capital of Chiapas, in which more than 25 thousand people.
During the event, They denounced violence by organized crime which has been experienced since 2021, but which worsened this year.
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