Agents from the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the National Guard arrested a man in Chiapas for illegally transporting 3,445 sea turtles. The individual was transporting the turtles in cardboard boxes, located in the trunk and cargo hold of a bus bound for San Cristóbal de las Casas. The operation took place at a checkpoint […]

The organization Melel Xojobal stated that so far this year, it has documented the “unpunished deaths of 79 children and adolescents” in Chiapas. It added that of that number, 49 died violently in traffic accidents, and 10 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 were victims of homicide in the municipalities of Chilón, Reforma, […]

If we’re talking about Magical Towns, San Cristóbal de las Casas is, without a doubt, THE Magical Town. Here you’ll find history, art, delicious food, colonial mansions converted into hotels, and free places to visit. After experiencing an incredible adventure in this corner of Chiapas, I’m sharing my recommendations for making the most of it […]

In 2024, when the current Mexican consul in Miami finished his term as governor of Chiapas, the handling of federal funds was marred by irregularities, while the state once again sank among the poorest. The use of federal funds in 2024 placed Chiapas second among states with irregularities due to alleged misappropriation of millions of […]

Last Friday, during the celebration of World Cities Day, Bogotá was recognized as one of the five winners of the prestigious Shanghai Prize, which highlights urban initiatives that contribute to the implementation of the New Urban Agenda (NUA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. International relations experts, architects, […]

The Platform for Peacebuilding in Mexico warned that the state of Chiapas continues to face serious forms of violence, impunity, and displacement, despite the official discourse that boasts of the restoration of peace. The platform’s statement coincides with the appearance of the head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]