The Tapachula City Council, in coordination with state authorities, declared an environmental and health emergency due to the fire at the municipal landfill, which has disrupted waste collection in the southern region of Tapachula and generated a dense plume of smoke visible for several kilometers around. The extraordinary session of the City Council, led by […]

A municipal police officer in San Cristóbal de las Casas was seriously wounded after being shot, an incident that triggered a security operation and mobilized emergency services throughout the city. According to preliminary information, the officer, identified as Adonai N., was attacked from behind by a man riding a motorcycle in the Santa Lucía neighborhood. […]

In the municipality of Marqués de Comillas, the Chiapas government declared the area known as Kixin Yo Shoo–Las Cavernas, located in the San Isidro ejido, a Protected Natural Area. Spanning over 950 hectares, it is one of the largest areas incorporated into the state’s conservation program during the current administration. The declaration was made under […]

Mexican cuisine has long been a feast of flavor, but primarily known for its spiciness, widely recognized around the world. It is estimated that chili pepper varieties began to be used more than eight thousand years ago, when they were domesticated along with squash, beans, and corn. To learn more about this Mexican agricultural product, […]

A total of eight neighborhoods in the Chiapas state capital were identified as having the highest crime rates in 2025, six of which are located in the city center, where 13.28 percent of the 2,666 crimes registered throughout the year were concentrated. According to figures from the Chiapas State Attorney General’s Office, the central neighborhoods […]

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) confirmed that a mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) died after being infested with the Cattle Screwworm (CSM) in Palenque, Chiapas. As reported by MILENIO, the screwworm infestation has spread beyond the confinement of farm animals and is also affecting domestic animals, reaching wildlife such as the endangered […]

If you’re in San Cristóbal de las Casas and looking for a great place to eat, this gourmet regional cuisine restaurant should be on your list. One of the best things about traveling is experiencing the local cuisine. Every dish, drink, or even just the names they’re given reflects the culture, traditions, and history of […]

Since December 21, 2025, thousands of users of the drinking water service in the northern and western areas of San Cristóbal de Las Casas have faced a “temporary” suspension of service in more than 10 neighborhoods, due to a voltage fluctuation in the starter equipment, which malfunctioned. This equipment supplies water from the Convivencia Infantil […]

For more than two decades, the historic center of San Cristóbal de las Casas has transformed into a night market each evening, becoming an integral part of the urban landscape and the local economy. From Monday to Friday, starting at 6:00 p.m., hundreds of street vendors begin setting up shop in the Alameda Central, also […]

During the current December holiday season, the tourist trams, known as “trenecitos” (little trains), are experiencing a high volume of domestic and international tourists in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, who are choosing this service to explore the main landmarks of the colonial city. Operators of these trams noted that visitors are taking advantage of […]