The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), from the Lacandon Jungle in Chiapas, announces a gathering with various organizations and their members, to be held in the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas. More than a thousand people are expected to participate, offering talks, workshops, poetry readings, art exhibits, and exchanging ideas. The attendance […]
Zavaleta Castle: the building surrounded by myths and legends in San Cristóbal
High atop the San Diego neighborhood in San Cristóbal de Las Casas stands a building that for decades has fueled rumors, ghost stories, and collective curiosity: the so-called Zavaleta Castle, also known as the “Vampire Castle.” Although it is frequently mistakenly placed in Chiapa de Corzo, the property is located within the municipality of San […]
The children of the mayor of San Cristóbal, a municipality mentioned in “El Mencho’s” “narco-payroll”, boast of owning 2 Audis
The sons of Fabiola Ricci Diestel, the Morena party mayor of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, showed off Audi S5 cars, which have a list price of 1,514,000 pesos, allegedly received as a birthday gift. The two vehicles reportedly cost 3,115,000 pesos. These cars were revealed through posts made by the mayor’s own family […]
Rabies vaccination efforts are being reinforced in San Cristóbal
More than 170 dogs and cats were vaccinated during the rabies vaccination booster campaign held in neighborhoods and communities throughout the city, as part of preventative measures to avoid rabies cases this season. The campaign was organized by the Zoonosis Department of Health Jurisdiction II, based in San Cristóbal, and offered free services in the […]
The great challenge of rare diseases in Chiapas: limited care and high costs
In Chiapas, rare diseases lack a state registry or official statistics to accurately assess their impact. However, when all these conditions are grouped together, they could affect at least 8% of the population, warned geneticist Iván Jiménez, who also highlighted the issue of late diagnoses, a shortage of specialists, and high healthcare costs. “If we […]
Members of the National Guard killed in an operation against “El Mencho” were buried in Chiapas; their coffins were draped with the flag.
The three members of the National Guard (GN) who died during the operation against Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” were laid to rest in the municipalities of Cintalapa, Copainalá, and Pichucalco. The agents’ bodies were buried in recent hours in the municipalities where they were from. Their remains arrived at the Ángel Albino Corzo […]
Invitation to a Dog Adoption Fair in San Cristóbal
The Municipal Canine Center (Cecam) will hold its first Adoption Fair this Saturday, February 28th, where more than 30 dogs rescued from the streets will be available for adoption. This event is part of an effort to promote responsible adoption and animal welfare in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Cecam coordinator Miguel Ángel Aguirre Aguilar […]
Look to the sky! San Cristóbal invites you to the Great Astronomical Observation at MUSAC
The Chiapas State Council for Culture and the Arts (CONECULTA), in coordination with the San Cristóbal Museum (MUSAC), extends an open invitation to all space enthusiasts to participate in an unforgettable evening of stargazing. This event aims to bring the science and beauty of the universe closer to the Chiapas community. During the evening, attendees […]
Rock will rock San Cristóbal! The Kichan Rock Festival is coming to MUSAC
The music scene in the heart of the Chiapas Highlands is gearing up for a powerful explosion of energy. The Chiapas State Council for Culture and the Arts (CONECULTA), in conjunction with the San Cristóbal de Las Casas City Council, invites everyone to the Kichan Rock Festival at MUSAC. This event aims to showcase the […]
Mexico expands air routes and seeks Guinness World Record in Chiapas
The Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, presented a plan to strengthen Mexico’s air connectivity and consolidate the country as an international destination, with the opening of new routes that will begin operating this semester. In total, 32 domestic and 22 international routes will be added, allowing Mexico to maintain broader connections with different parts […]