If you’re looking for a plan for your next vacation, whether it’s during Easter, summer, or the end of the year, visiting the different states of the Mexican Republic is always a great idea to learn more about and enjoy the culture, cuisine, and traditions of the different regions. In the southeast of the country, […]
The Pan American Archery Championship begins in San Cristóbal
Fabiola Ricci Diestel, mayor of San Cristóbal de las Casas, welcomed the members of World Archery Mexico to its 2025 General Assembly. She emphasized the honor of the city hosting the Pan American Archery Championship, an international competition that brings together more than 10 countries. Accompanied by the director of Indeporte in Chiapas, Bárbara Altuzar, […]
Chiapas will host the world habitat summit.
The Chiapas State Congress is preparing to host a new edition of the International Summit for Habitat in Latin America and the Caribbean, as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen urban development legislation. In an interview, Representative Alejandra Gómez Mendoza, president of the Urban Development and Public Works Commission, revealed that they are in […]
Customs releases instruments donated by Switzerland for underprivileged children in Chiapas.
An order from President Claudia Sheinbaum allowed the release of 50 musical instruments donated by the Swiss government to low-income children in Chiapas supported by a music program. These instruments had been held for several months at the Veracruz Port Customs and were to be destroyed under the pretext that they might be “infested with […]
Chiapas’ tourism sector is gearing up for events and conventions
The Chiapas Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) reports dynamism in the meetings sector following the impact of the pandemic. The sector has seen a 60% rebound from January to date, with 31 events already attended and nine already confirmed for 2026 and 2027, primarily in the medical sector. This was stated in an interview by […]
Women and children are the main victims of domestic violence in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Between January 1 and August 31, 2025, the Chiapas State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) opened 195 investigation files in Tuxtla Gutiérrez related to crimes against the family. Of these, 146 correspond specifically to the crime of domestic violence, representing 74.87% of the total recorded in the capital of Chiapas. These figures confirm Tuxtla Gutiérrez as […]
Chiapas’ tourism sector is gearing up for events and conventions
The Chiapas Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) reports dynamism in the sector meetings following the impact of the pandemic. The sector has seen a 60% rebound from January to date, with 31 events already attended and nine already confirmed for 2026 and 2027, primarily in the medical sector. This was stated in an interview by […]
Day of the Dead in Chiapas: syncretism and tradition in the jungle
Learn about the mysticism, rituals, and cemeteries of Chiapas What is the Day of the Dead like in Chiapas? In southeastern Mexico, where the mists of the jungle intertwine with ancient history, Chiapas holds one of the most authentic and moving encounters with death in the entire country. The Day of the Dead, known in […]
LGBTIQ+ mayor of Suchiate, Chiapas, reports extortion attempt
The mayor of Suchiate, Chiapas, Elmer Vázquez Gallardo, a member of the LGBTIQ+ community, reported that he was the victim of an extortion attempt over a private video that was recently shared on social media. In a statement, the mayor explained that he was asked for a large sum of money to keep the recording […]
San Cristobal closes the festivities of the Virgin of Mercy
With their colorful outfits and exaggerated costumes, the famous “panzudos” (big-bellied) people said goodbye this year, dancing for the last time in the church square, marking one of the most anticipated moments for those attending. Gunpowder lit up the night with the traditional burning of bulls, while the sky sparkled and the atmosphere filled with […]