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 […]
Chamula River overflows in San Cristóbal
Heavy rain hit the city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas on Monday afternoon, leaving flooded streets in several neighborhoods and damaging roadways. The downpour caused the Chamula River to overflow its banks, increasing the concern of residents near its banks, who reported that the water level rose rapidly in a matter of minutes. The […]
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, […]
Hotel occupancy was moderate in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
The summer vacation season closed with moderate numbers for the hotel sector in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, reported Verónica Alcántara, president of the city’s Hotel Association. In an interview, the union representative detailed that weekday occupancy levels averaged 35%, with a recovery on weekends that allowed occupancy to reach 60% on Fridays and Saturdays. […]
Gabriela Domínguez’s film portrays identity and belonging to a territory
The traditional practices of a family of Tsotsil women from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, reveal the complex relationships between nature and the culture of a territory that stands the test of time. This is the guiding thread of the film essay “Formas de tramonto un territorio” (Ways of Traversing a Territory), by Mexican […]
The “Ingrid Law” is approved in Chiapas; it seeks to guarantee respect for victims of gender-based violence.
The Chiapas State Congress approved the “Ingrid Law” on Wednesday, reforms to the Penal Code to punish the distribution of images of a victim with up to six years in prison. This includes public officials, citizens, and media outlets that disseminate, photograph, copy, or publish images, videos, audios, documents, or evidence of a criminal investigation […]