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 […]
Chiapas: Legal action announced against the mayor of San Cristóbal for failing to enforce the closure of a rodeo
The State Civil Protection Secretariat announced that it will initiate legal proceedings against the mayor of San Cristóbal, Fabiola Ricci Diestel, her police force, and the Municipal Civil Protection personnel for violating safety regulations and disobeying legal orders. In a statement, the Secretariat explained that the mayor, a member of the Morena party, acted irresponsibly […]
Jaguars and ranchers: a project in Mexico shows they can share territory
On the ranches of Chiapas, in southeastern Mexico, where the roar of the jaguar (Panthera onca) used to herald livestock losses and provoke reprisals that sometimes ended with the feline’s death, things are beginning to change. A conservation program to promote coexistence between humans and predators is achieving positive results: electric fences that do not […]
Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) upholds sanction against Chedraui for monopolistic practices in Chiapas
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation denied the injunction sought by the company against a resolution issued by the then Federal Economic Competition Commission, now known as the National Antitrust Commission. The decision upholds the sanctions imposed by the regulatory authority after detecting anticompetitive practices in the production and sale of tortillas in […]
What’s happening at the Chichonal volcano? Chapultenango’s strategy in response to the seismic alert
In response to persistent swarms of micro-earthquakes, the municipal government is reinforcing surveillance in high-risk communities and expediting the rehabilitation of key evacuation routes. Given the presence of swarms of micro-earthquakes recorded in the region near the Chichonal volcano, municipal authorities in Chapultenango have strengthened prevention efforts and coordination with state and federal agencies to […]