San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, is distinguished by a wide variety of religious events with significant political and social implications. The region boasts an impressive density of Christian denominations, making it a unique epicenter of religious pluralism in Mexico. In recent years, the activity of Zionist Christian churches has become increasingly noticeable. Facing the […]
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico – Chiapas served as a global hub for female coffee leadership this week, hosting the 5th Edition of the International Women in Coffee Summit. The three-day event, held from October 15 to 17, brought together 350 female producers from 26 different countries to foster unity and exchange experiences within […]
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico – Indigenous Catholic parishioners from seven regions of Chiapas took to the streets on Monday, October 19, to protest the ongoing violence and organized crime in the region. The march, held two years after the murder of Tseltalan priest Father Marcelo Pérez Pérez, served as a public denunciation of […]
OAXACA, Mexico – As the world celebrates International Bread Day on October 16, the state of Oaxaca showcases its rich heritage of baking, where bread serves as a cornerstone of regional identity and culinary tradition. Designated by the International Union of Bakers and Pastry Chefs (UIBC) in 2006, International Bread Day was established to honor […]
CHIAPAS, Mexico – A horrific multi-vehicle accident occurred on a toll road in Chiapas after a heavy trailer carrying 30 tons of cement collided with 13 stranded vehicles, resulting in at least three confirmed deaths. The incident took place on the highway connecting Chiapa de Corzo to San Cristóbal de las Casas. According to reports, […]
OCOZOCOAUTLA, Mexico – Ricardo Cordero and Marco Hernández secured the top qualifying time for the 2026 Pan-American Race (La Carrera Panamericana) after a successful run on a 8-kilometer stretch in Ocozocoautla. Driving a 1953 Studebaker Champion, the duo clocked a time of 3 minutes and 26.1 seconds, according to the official provisional classification. The qualifying […]
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 […]