The “Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival 2026” was officially launched. Organized by the Chiapas State Tourism Secretariat, the festival aims to solidify the state’s position as an international leader in birdwatching and nature photography tourism. This festival is part of a state strategy to diversify tourism offerings and promote low-impact activities that contribute to conservation […]
Chiapas: Chinese businessman murdered in alleged robbery in Comitán
A Chinese businessman was shot and killed in the municipality of Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, allegedly during a robbery, security sources reported. According to police reports, the victim, identified as Feng Huilum, was leaving a bank branch in the Candelaria neighborhood and heading to his truck when he was intercepted by two men on a […]
The magical town of Chiapas, famous for its waterfalls, caves, and cave paintings, where you can try the traditional Zoque mole.
If you’re the kind of traveler who opens their stomach and heart, Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas, has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. This magical town, affectionately known as “Ocozo,” combines unspoiled nature, pre-Hispanic Zoque history, and a cuisine so authentic that it alone justifies the trip. Ocozo is located in the Central Depression […]
Chiapas’ exports fall, placing it among the lowest in the country
Chiapas ended 2025 with a drop in exports and a minimal share of national foreign trade, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). During the fourth quarter of the year, the state registered a 5.8 percent decrease in the value of its exports, reaching $262.9 million. This figure placed it […]
Climate change could wipe out coffee plantations in Chiapas
Fires, drought, and hurricanes threaten the coffee plantations that protect biodiversity in Chiapas. This warning comes from researchers who pointed to the significant reduction that climate change could cause in the Sierra Madre of Chiapas. The cultivation of Arabica coffee could reach its peak impact by mid-century. However, they specified that in areas suitable for […]
Migrant caravan “Genesis” dispersed in Chiapas
The “Genesis” migrant caravan, which was traveling along the Chiapas coast, was dispersed by the National Migration Institute (INM) near the municipality of Tonalá, where it had arrived on Sunday after a 12-day walk, official sources reported. The migrants accepted the INM’s offer to be transported by vehicle to other cities in the region, such […]
Chiapas will be a fly factory and a source of hope for livestock farmers against the screwworm.
Mexico is now importing sterile flies to combat the screwworm, a pest that infests wounds in live animals. The strategy aims to break its reproductive cycle and contain its spread in affected regions. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the measure is already underway and is part of a comprehensive plan that includes infrastructure and on-site […]
The Rizo de Oro bridge in Chiapas is expected to open to traffic in September 2026.
The Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, announced that the “Rizo de Oro” bridge over the La Angostura dam in Chiapas should be completed by June 2026, and traffic between the municipalities of La Concordia and Chicomuselo is expected to resume in September. During a press conference with Mayor Claudia […]
Searching Mothers of Chiapas reject the federal government’s response to the UN
Isabel Torres, leader of the Searching Mothers of Chiapas collective, described the Mexican government’s response to the recent report by the UN Committee against Enforced Disappearances (CED) as a “mockery” and an attempt to “normalize the tragedy.” “They feign peace, but the disappearances continue. It has been the same government and the same Attorney General’s […]
Bridge collapses in Chiapas, leaving 250 people isolated
The collapse of a bridge in the San Antonio Chuyipá ejido, in the municipality of Palenque, left approximately 250 people isolated after heavy rains on April 5th. According to Civil Protection, the structure gave way due to erosion caused by the force of the water, which weakened the bridge’s base until it collapsed. The damage […]