The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission reported that a strong northerly wind event is expected this Thursday, with gusts between 70 and 90 kilometers per hour in the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, as well as heavy rains in northern Chiapas state, resulting from the passage of cold front number 11 […]
Chiapas approves law for legal abortion for girls and adolescents who are victims of rape
The Congress of the State of Chiapas approved the Law on the Legal Interruption of Pregnancy for Girls and Adolescents, legislation that obligates institutions within the State Health System to guarantee access to this procedure for minors who are victims of rape. The initiative seeks to address the high incidence of child and adolescent pregnancies […]
Chiapas deploys tourism promotion strategy with its 2026 Chiapa de Corzo Grand Festival
The Fiesta Grande de Chiapa de Corzo 2026, to be held from January 4 to 23, is the main festival of the municipality and magical town of the same name. “In our town, practically the majority of our citizens are dedicated to crafts and tourism,” reported Líbano Domínguez, mayor. Chiapas is preparing for the Fiesta […]
The Pochota: a historical and cultural tree of Chiapas
In Chiapas, La Pochota (the Pochota tree), a majestic ceiba (Ceiba pentandra), has transcended its status as a tree to become a historical and cultural symbol of the region. With its imposing height and robust trunk, this species represents the Chiapas identity, the connection with nature, and the resilience of local communities. According to information […]
San Cristóbal de las Casas artisans prepare Day of the Dead sales
Handicraft merchants in this tourist city are preparing for the Day of the Dead long weekend next week, when they hope sales of their products will increase. During a tour of the main artisan plazas, they stated that although the celebration of the Day of the Dead is only a few days away, at least […]
Profepa closes works and activities due to illegal land use change
The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has imposed a temporary total closure and precautionary seizure of machinery used in land use change projects and activities on forest land within the property known as Fracción Segunda Mitzitón, in the municipality of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas. During environmental and forestry impact inspections conducted on […]
Chiapas presents a large Chiapa de Corzo festival in Mexico City.
The Fiesta Grande of Chiapa de Corzo will celebrate another edition in January 2026. From the Chiapas government office in Mexico City, in the Juárez neighborhood, authorities from the southern state affirmed that in less than three months, one of Mexico’s most representative cultural and religious expressions will be celebrated. María Eugenia Culebro Pérez, Secretary […]
Chiapas, the state that will receive the most resources for infrastructure projects
Chiapas is the state that will receive the largest amount of physical investment from the 2026 federal budget, accounting for 11% of the 321.978 billion pesos in physical investment transferred to states and municipalities, according to the 2026 Federal Expenditure Budget Project (PPEF). The resources for physical investment transferred are federal funds that the government […]
‘El Chesman,’ leader of Los Motonetos, linked to the murder of Father Marcelo Pérez, arrested in Chiapas
Jorge Luis Llaven Abarca, Attorney General of the State of Chiapas (FGE), announced the arrest of Héctor “N,” also known as “El Chesman,” who is allegedly involved in the murder of Parish Priest Marcelo Pérez in October 2024, in San Cristóbal de las Casas. The arrest of the accused was thanks to various intelligence efforts […]
Almas Vivas Festival 2025 in San Cristóbal with Closing Party and Film
The “Almas Vivas 2025” Festival and Compasuchil in San Cristóbal de Las Casas is entering its closing phase with an extensive cultural and artistic program that runs until November 2. The celebration, which began on October 17, still has various activities planned to experience the Day of the Dead traditions in the “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical […]