Guatemalans probing alleged murder plot against bishop
Authorities in Guatemala, which was shaken seven years ago by the murder of a bishop who was also a human rights activist, were investigating on Monday allegations that a $50,000 “contract” was put out for the slaying of another prominent Roman Catholic prelate. An unknown group offered a former member of the now-defunct presidential security corps the sum for killing Bishop Alvaro Ramazzini, the press reported Sunday. The daily El Periodico said the former presidential security officer, who was not identified, reported the offer to authorities. Full Story