Diocese of Cúcuta demands respect for life following murder of political leader
The Diocese of Cúcuta has rejected the murder of a recognised regional political leader in Colombia. The ecclesiastical institution has demanded respect for life in response to this incident.
Church of Cúcuta condemns murder of regional political leader
The Diocese of Cúcuta issued a public statement demanding respect for life following the murder of a recognised political leader from the region, according to adn.celam.org. The institutional communiqué, identified as CCDC-227-2026, expresses the Church's rejection of the crime.
The diocese urged authorities and society to guarantee the protection of those exercising political leadership in the department of Norte de Santander. The call is framed within a context of concern over violence against public figures in the Colombian border zone.
The official document does not publicly identify the murdered leader, but emphasises the State's responsibility in the prevention of these crimes and in the investigation of those responsible.
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