Paramilitary groups have appeared in the region and many communities have had to flee from their land. Bishop Ruiz arrived to the age of retirement. The hopes of the people in Chiapas were that Bishop Viera, who was named by the Vatican to assist Bishop Ruiz during the time in which he was the mediator in the peace process, would be the new bishop of the Dioceses of San Cristobal de las Casas. The new bishop named by the Vatican will play an important role in the future of the people and peace efforts in Chiapas. They are entitle to live in peace in their own land.
Peace is a holistic concept in the Scriptures.
There will be no peace if justice does not prevail. The cultural autonomy, as stated in the San Andr s Accords is fundamental for peace in Chiapas. For that reason, some of its leadership has received death threats and pastors and lay members of their constituency have been murdered. The government and military have obscured the investigation of this murder, once again violating the rights of the people to know that justice is done. Christians are called to raise their prophetic voice denouncing injustice and proclaiming the will of God.