VOICED : El boom del Islam que espera al papa en el sur de Mexico

Islam has spread in Chiapas, Mexico, due to cultural similarities with the Tzotzil people and a decline in church influence. A Sufi group led by Spaniards introduced Islam, leading to the formation of diverse Muslim communities. The Muslim population in Mexico grew significantly from 2000 to 2010. Despite challenges like stigmatization, especially after ISIS attacks in France, Chiapan women embrace Islam. The Pope's visit to Chiapas will highlight the region's religious diversity, with mosque leaders welcoming his message of peace.

What factors contributed to the spread of Islam in Chiapas?

• Military conquest

• Political pressure

• Cultural similarities with the Tzotzil people

• Economic incentives

Why did some locals in Chiapas form their own Islamic communities?

• Differences in language

• Political disagreements

• Lack of religious leaders

• Differences in customs and dietary habits

By what percentage did the Muslim population in Mexico increase between 2000 and 2010?

• 100%

• 300%

• 260%

• 150%

What challenges do Muslims in Mexico face?

• Lack of religious texts

• Economic sanctions

• Stigmatization after attacks by the Islamic State

• Language barriers

What is the significance of the Pope's visit to Chiapas?

• To establish new churches

• To encounter a less Catholic state with a rich religious mosaic

• To address political issues

• To convert the indigenous people