The Palenque Site Museum and Archaeological Zone announced that the “Awakening of Lakamha’” Rally was held at the museum, providing elementary school children with an enriching activity that complemented their guided tour of the Palenque archaeological site. Through games, challenges, and trivia, the young participants explored the rich history of Lakamha’ in a fun-filled and […]
900 police officers in Chiapas fail polygraph test
Approximately 900 municipal and state police officers in Chiapas failed their background checks and polygraph examinations in 2025, resulting in administrative proceedings that led to their dismissal, according to official sources. José Llaven Villarreal, director general of the State Center for Certified Trust Control (C3-Chiapas), explained that last year some 6,000 officers—out of a total […]
Nacho Nagaya Accused of Promoting Violence and Animal Cruelty in Villacorzo
What Mayor Ignacio Nagaya Vicente calls a symbol of identity and cultural roots is nothing more than promoting acts of violence and animal cruelty by carrying out the “Cockfight” this Friday morning. In the presence of children, young people, the elderly, officials, and members of the council, they used sticks to violently kill the roosters, […]
After Success in New York, The Mirage Debuts a Local Magic Season in San Cristóbal, Chiapas
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., The magician, The Mirage, who has conquered New York, announced that he will begin presentations on weekends in San Cristóbal de las Casas starting in February, although he has not defined the date. This will be the first time the 24-year-old will perform in his hometown, having triumphed in New […]
Seven alleged members of the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel were captured; Among those arrested are two minors
During the operation, various types of weapons were seized, as well as a motorcycle and drugs In a second operation against crime in the municipality of Ocozocotla de Espinosa, state security forces and soldiers of the Mexican Army apprehended on Wednesday four alleged members of the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel, bringing the total number of detainees of that group in the recent hours […]
Eight Children Rescued After Being Found Living in a Cardboard House in Chiapas
After a citizen complaint from residents of the Selva Natividad 1 neighborhood, eight children were found living in a cardboard house and exposed to the low temperatures of the cold season in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. The minors who were helped by local authorities after the complaint of the neighbors, found themselves in precarious conditions in a house […]
Irregular Construction Projects Closed in San Cristóbal’s Chiapas, protected natural areas such as humedales and mountain reserves
Municipal, federal and state authorities carried out a joint operation to close works without permits in protected wetlands and mountains to safeguard ecosystems Authorities carry out an operation in San Cristóbal de las Casas to close irregular works and protect wetlands and mountains / Profepa authorities. Authorities from the three levels of government continue in San Cristóbal de […]
Water outage in San Cristóbal has now lasted 90 days; construction remains unfinished
The shortage of drinking water continues in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, affecting thousands of users. Although the Municipal Water and Sewerage System (SAPAM) announced on November 10, 2025, that the service suspension would last 60 days, 90 days have now passed and the work is still not finished. According to the agency, the interruption […]
Documentary on Pope Francis gives voice to Tsotsil and Tseltal communities
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., The last scenes of the documentary about Pope Francis, which could be shown in July, were filmed in San Cristóbal and included people from indigenous peoples who, in February 2016, had a meeting with the pontiff during his visit to Chiapas, reported Esteban Cadoche, screenwriter and director of the […]
San Cristóbal consolidates itself as the most cyclist-friendly city in Chiapas
Almost 8 thousand daily trips are made by bicycle in San Cristóbal, not only as a recreational activity, but as a means of daily transportation. San Cristóbal de Las Casas stands out as one of the cities where bicycles are most used in Chiapas, not as a recreational activity, but as a means of daily […]