(UA 142/10) Good News! Mexican Priest and Human Rights Defender Released!
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July 20, 2010
(UA 142/10) Good News! Mexican Priest and Human Rights Defender Released!
A Mexican priest and human rights defender who was put in pre-charge detention on June 19th was released on bail on June 30th. He and nine other men are accused of killing two local officials in the municipality of San Jose del Progreso, Oaxaca State. Eight men have also been released on bail. One has been charged.
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