Residents of the municipality of Tila reported that the paramilitary group, “Los Autónoma del Municipio de Tila,” organized and mobilized this Saturday to enter the homes of residents known as legal residents of three communities and the municipal seat, seeking to “disappear or murder” them in revenge for the death of José Pérez Martínez, the […]
Chiapas’ coasts at risk: 200 km of unchecked erosion due to lack of investment
Beach erosion along the Chiapas coast continues to advance without a comprehensive coastal management plan, warned Vicente Castro Castro, professor and researcher at the Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH). In an interview, the academic noted that, despite the state having nearly 260 kilometers of coastline, no effective strategy has been implemented to mitigate the impacts […]
The president of the ejido commissioner’s office in Tila, Chiapas, is murdered.
The municipality of Tila, Chiapas, was once again the scene of violence after the assassination of José Pérez Martínez, president of the communal land commission elected by customs and traditions. Pérez was shot in a village in Río Grande after meeting with communal landholders. The crime not only shocked the community, but also reignited long-standing […]
A Chiapas official was rescued after falling into the Grijalva River; she had previously been criticized.
Chiapas Undersecretary of Tourism Promotion, Zita Rousarova Hegrova, was rescued from the Grijalva River after allegedly jumping off the Belisario Domínguez Bridge in Chiapa de Corzo. The incident occurred when the official asked a taxi driver to stop halfway across the bridge so she could jump off and jump from a height of approximately 35 […]
Chiapas shows progress in egg and meat production
According to data from the Chiapas Economic Development Agency (FEC), during June 2025, turkey meat production in the state grew by 20.6% compared to the same month in 2020, marking the largest increase in this period. In the same month of June, egg production for consumption grew by 4.0% compared to the same month last […]
Tornadoes hit San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, knocking down trees and structures.
At noon on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the state of Chiapas, strong winds were reported across much of the city. Hours later, the state’s Civil Protection Coordination confirmed the formation of two tornadoes, causing damage to structures and the downing of some trees. Through the verified account of […]
High-risk inmates transferred from Sinaloa prisons to Chiapas
A group of 30 dangerous inmates from the state of Sinaloa arrived in Chiapas to be held at the Federal Social Readaptation Center No. 15 in the municipality of Villa Comaltitlán, according to security sources. Although the sources did not provide details about the identities of the persons deprived of liberty (PPL), they indicated that […]
Rains cause landslides and flooding in several municipalities in Chiapas.
The rains recorded in recent hours in Chiapas have left multiple damages on both highways and in cities. One of the most severe impacts was recorded on the San Miguel-Álvaro Obregón highway section in the municipality of El Bosque, where half of the roadway was washed away, limiting and endangering vehicular traffic. Likewise, in SCLC, […]
Chiapas, one of the safest states to visit
The participation of the Chiapas delegation in the IBTM Americas congress was positive, according to Segundo Guillén Gordillo, the Executive General Coordinator of the Ministry of Tourism, who also highlighted the results obtained at the event. This congress is considered one of the most important for the meetings industry in Mexico and Latin America, and […]
Women report that hospitals are not providing abortions despite it being legally permitted in Chiapas.
More than eight months after the State Congress approved the decriminalization of abortion in Chiapas, members of feminist collectives pointed out that limitations on access to this right persist, especially in the state capital. Currently, only six public hospitals offer the service. “Right now, we have six hospitals that provide this service: Berriozábal, Pichucalco, Tapachula, […]