Accompanied by authorities from all three levels of government, Mayor Fabiola Ricci Diestel inaugurated the 2026 Preventive Fair of the Permanent Commission for Crime Prevention and Citizen Participation, held on March 25 and 26. She emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of prevention in homes and schools. During her remarks, Mayor Ricci acknowledged the […]
Everything is ready for the Stations of the Cross in San Cristóbal; more than 60 actors will participate.
Five days before Holy Week in the city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, in the Chiapas Highlands region, preparations continue for the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, which will take place on various city streets. Ciro Mazariegos, head of the Board of the Brotherhood of the Assumption in the Barrio de Mexicanos […]
With the start of Operation San Cristóbal, the safety of vacationers is guaranteed.
The Governor of Guanajuato officially launched the security operation to safeguard the safety of local and visiting vacationers. At the event held at the C5i command center of the Ministry of Security and Peace in the inland port of Silao, the governor emphasized that the security efforts are one of the greatest symbols of coordination […]
Unique plans in Chiapas: hidden waterfalls and the Ocosingo cheese you absolutely have to try
If adventure combined with great food is your thing, Chiapas has it all. It’s one of those destinations in Mexico where there’s always something new to discover: from hidden waterfalls in the jungle to local products that are true culinary gems. If you’re planning a trip in 2026, this state deserves a spot on your […]
Tsotsil artisans demand payment of a debt of more than 500,000 pesos from a fashion promoter in Chiapas
Fourteen artisans from the municipality of Aldama publicly denounced artisan and marketer Alberto López Gómez on March 21st, accusing him of owing them a total of 572,800 pesos for textile work delivered several years ago, which remains unpaid. The affected artisans stated that López Gómez, known for his brand Kuxul Pok (Living Garment) and for […]
Alleged mass poisoning of dogs and cats reported in Chiapas
Residents of the Los Manguitos neighborhood in Chiapas have reported a suspected mass poisoning of domestic and stray animals, which has so far claimed the lives of at least 32 animals, including 8 dogs and approximately 24 cats. According to Yuridia Ortega, a resident of the area, the effects of the suspected toxin are immediate […]
Three Mexican photographers exhibit their work in the US, showcasing the traditional carnival of Tenejapa, Chiapas.
Mexican photographers Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, and Marco Girón are participating in an exhibition of 60 images about the carnival in the Tzeltal municipality of Tenejapa, currently on display at the Latino Museum of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. This was reported by Marco Girón, a native of Tenejapa, who explained that the exhibition, titled “The Festival […]
Pakal chief lands Black Hawk helicopter in Tapachula, Chiapas; damages roofs in community
The Black Hawk helicopter carrying the Secretary of Public Security, Óscar Alberto Aparicio Avendaño, and his companions ripped roofing sheets off houses during a landing in the community of Zaragoza, in the highlands of Tapachula. A video circulating on social media shows the aircraft, acquired by the government to combat crime in Chiapas, tearing off […]
Nearly 900 vehicles forced to remove window tint in Chiapas during a week of operations
One week after the intensified operation against vehicles with tinted windows and without license plates, state authorities inspected 2,090 vehicles in various municipalities of Chiapas, resulting in 872 drivers removing the tint from their vehicles, according to data from the Chiapas State Attorney General’s Office. The record corresponds to the period from March 9 to […]
Chiapas seeks to attract tourists from Cancun with a new regional strategy
The state of Chiapas has intensified its tourism promotion efforts in Cancún with the goal of attracting international visitors and strengthening regional tourism in southeastern Mexico. The strategy is based on leveraging air connectivity and the constant flow of tourists arriving in the Mexican Caribbean. During a visit to Quintana Roo, Manuel Niño, president of […]