TAPACHULA, Mexico — Authorities have successfully dissolved the migrant caravan known as “Faith and Hope with God” after a grueling three-week journey, offering the foreigners transit permits to board a truck to continue their northward journey. According to testimonies from the migrants, agents from the National Migration Institute (INM) reached the municipality of Arriaga, Chiapas—on […]
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico — Residents of San Cristóbal de Las Casas are demanding immediate action from authorities to combat animal abuse after reports emerged of dogs and cats found dead, presumably poisoned, in the vicinity of the northern-western peripheral road. The animals, described by neighbors as defenseless creatures seeking shade on the […]
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico – The cultural and economic tapestry of Chiapas took center stage this week with the launch of the Third International Festival “México Chiapas Original.” Held at the Casa Mazariegos Convention Center in the historic heart of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the event serves as a premier platform for […]
CHIAPAS, MEXICO — A diverse coalition of environmental, climate, and human rights organizations has issued an urgent appeal to the Mexican government to immediately halt the construction of a high-speed highway in Chiapas, accusing the project of causing “devastating” destruction to indigenous lands and local ecosystems. The groups are protesting the “Ruta de las Culturas […]
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, MEXICO — A massive anti-corruption and anti-drug operation in the municipality of Suchiapa has resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals, including the current mayor, a former mayor, and a high-ranking judge, amid allegations of systematic narco-retail and institutional corruption. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) confirmed that the arrests […]
The small town of Maravilla Tenejapa, located in the Highlands of Chiapas, is a destination of living culture. It preserves the Tseltal language, community rituals, and traditional textile craftsmanship, while maintaining a rich culinary heritage featuring artisanal pox, Tseltal broth, and chipilín tamales. This combination of intangible cultural heritage, mountainous landscapes, and homemade cuisine makes […]
Congresswoman Alejandra Gómez Mendoza and Congressman Mario Guillén Guillén, presidents of the Board of Directors and the Political Coordination Board, respectively, of the Chiapas Congress, received His Excellency Mr. Chen Daojiang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mexico, as part of the parliamentary outreach efforts promoted by the Legislative Branch. […]
Starting this Monday, July 6, several roads in the western part of San Cristóbal de Las Casas will be temporarily closed due to road widening and paving work, the Municipal Transit Department reported. The disruptions are expected to last approximately 40 days, so authorities are urging residents to take precautions and use alternate routes. According […]
Located on the north side of Plaza 31 de Marzo, the central square of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the Cathedral of San Cristóbal is one of the principal historical, religious, and architectural symbols of the Highlands region of Chiapas, with more than 450 years of history. The church, which serves as the seat of […]
The Chiapas Tourism Secretariat announced a new route by Mexicana de Aviación connecting Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport with Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). The main objective is to boost the state’s economic development and generate jobs. The new route will begin operating this Monday, July 6, with five flights per week starting at 949 […]
