Authorities are investigating the kidnapping of a prominent Catholic Church bishop in Mexico. The bishop, Salvador Rangel, was abducted by unknown men while traveling from Juitepec, Morelos to Chilpancingo, Guerrero. He was taken to a local hospital where he was identified by authorities. The incident is believed to be an “express kidnapping,” where the victim’s accounts are emptied or a small ransom is demanded before they are released.
Bishop Rangel had made headlines for attempting to broker peace between rival cartels in Guerrero. This high-profile crime has raised concerns about the safety of Mexico and the government’s approach to dealing with drug cartels.
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