In Mexico, Christians have been denied access to water because of their faith

Christian Solidarity Worldwide revealed that two Protestant families of Huejutla de los Reyesin Mexico, have been under threat for two years. Accused of organizing religious services, they were denied access to water and sewers. They are now threatened with forced displacement.

These Christians are part of the Baptist Church of La Mesa Limantitla. In January 2019, they refused to renounce their faith. As a result, "their access to water, sanitation, government charity programs and the community mill have been blocked for over a year," the Christian organization said.

On 6 September, during a community meeting, these Christian families were again threatened. They were not allowed to speak. To avoid being deprived of "essential services or being expelled from the community", they must stop organizing religious services and pay a fine.

Christian Solidarity Worldlwide (CSW) asked the authorities to act quickly. Anna-Lee Stangl, CSW's attorney, said:

“If the state government refuses to protect the rights of religious minorities, the federal government must intervene. The government, both state and federal, must fight the culture of impunity that has allowed violations like these to go unchecked for too long, ensuring that families like those of Mr. Cruz Hernández and Mr. Santiago Hernández are free to practice any religion or I believe of their own choice without being forced to pay illegal fines or being forced to renounce their beliefs under the threat of criminal actions, including the suppression of basic services and forced displacement ”.

Source: InfoChretienne.com.