ELN was founded by a bunch of leftwing priests, and many of its members still seem to come out of that same line. Liberation theology run amok.
Rabelais wrote about similar situation:
"... But they got our monk! Brother Jean is with them...
-Really? Then they'll regret it..."
So, as one can see, even since 16th century grabbing a cleric was bringing only bad luck, and nothing else. They are best avoided.