The Bishop of the Diocese of Apatzingán, Bishop Cristóbal Ascencio García, recently issued a serious warning concerning the political future of Mexico. According to him, the country is on the brink of a shift towards communism.
Claudia Sheinbaum has won the presidential elections in Mexico, thereby becoming the country's first female president. However, accusations of electoral irregularities have been raised by some, including religious figures, who believe the process was manipulated by the state.
Sheinbaum, the candidate of the political coalition "Let's Keep Making History" composed of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) of the current president until October, the Labor Party (PT), and the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM), won the presidential election and will take office on October 1st of this year.
During a Mass celebrated on June 30th, one month after the elections, the prelate thanked those who remain in prayer for Mexico and pray "in the face of the imminent arrival of communism" and made an alarming declaration.
Bishop Ascencio García described communism as an "atheist system" that seeks to "eliminate God from society." This characterization reflects a deep concern about the potential impact of such a system on religious freedom and Christian values in Mexico. The bishop also emphasized that communism often presents itself under deceptive appearances, posing as a defender of the poor and oppressed.
This warning calls for increased vigilance against political discourses that could mask more radical intentions. It is important to note that these statements are part of a broader debate on Mexico's political direction. The country is currently led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose policies have been criticized by some conservative observers as having socialist tendencies.
The fears of Bishop Ascencio García seem to be materializing through recent government actions. Indeed, under the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico has taken significant steps toward legalizing abortion. On September 6, 2023, the Mexican Supreme Court declared the criminalization of abortion in the Federal Penal Code unconstitutional, thus extending decriminalization to the entire national territory. This decision, described as historic, now allows "all women and people with the capacity to gestate" to have access to abortion in federal health institutions.
Furthermore, the previous government established a national day against homophobia, demonstrating a growing openness towards LGBTQ+ issues. These measures, while they may be perceived as progressive by some, are seen by others as worrying signs of an ideological drift.
Despite the deceptive appearances of a multi-party democracy and a market economy, Mexico today finds itself on a dangerous slope. The lucid warnings of Bishop Ascencio García must not be taken lightly, as they reflect a disturbing reality that many refuse to see.
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The growing influence of radical left-wing ideologies threatens the very foundations of Mexican society. Catholic communities, guardians of the traditional values that have shaped the country's identity, find themselves on the front line against this ideological offensive. The state of Michoacán, where the Diocese of Apatzingán is located, is a striking example of the challenges facing the faithful: endemic violence, corruption, and the insidious advance of ideas contrary to the faith.
It is crucial to take the words of the Bishop of Apatzingán seriously. His cry of alarm is not just one opinion among others, but a call to vigilance to preserve Mexico's spiritual and cultural heritage.
History has shown us time and again the disastrous consequences of communism on religious freedom and human dignity. Let us not allow Mexico to sink into this fateful path, and let us pray that wisdom and faith guide the Mexican people in these troubled times.