On August 13, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) presented the most recent results on multidimensional poverty in Mexico, corresponding to the year 2024. To begin, what is meant by multidimensional poverty? When we talk about multidimensional poverty, we refer to the lack of basic resources for survival, not only a lack of […]
Five members of the CJNG (CJNG) were arrested in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas.
The incident occurred on the Tuxtla Gutiérrez-San Cristóbal de las Casas highway at kilometer 46, where officers from the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), through the Pakal Immediate Reaction Force (FRIP) and the State Preventive Guard, managed to locate these individuals. The officers began an inspection and found 300 small bags containing apparent marijuana, 1,600 […]
Rains affect bridge in northern San Cristóbal; residents call for intervention
Residents of the northwestern part of San Cristóbal de Las Casas have issued an urgent call to municipal authorities to inspect the bridge that crosses the Chamula Stream, which has a visible crack following the heavy rains recorded in recent days. According to residents, the bridge, built more than 30 years ago, shows significant structural […]
San Cristóbal is preparing to welcome AAA wrestlers!
Businessmen and women from San Cristóbal de las Casas announced this Tuesday afternoon the AAA professional wrestling show, scheduled for next September. The event will feature internationally renowned and local wrestlers. The event will take place at the La Coleta Bullring, located south of the city, and is designed as a family-friendly event, with security […]
The Chamulas cartel consolidates its position in Chiapas
In the context of the country’s pacification, with military units from the Mexican Army and the nascent Pakal public security force, the Chamula Cartel is consolidating its position as the dominant regional group in Chiapas. Consumers of crystal meth, a “cheap” and easily available methamphetamine in the popular neighborhoods on the outskirts of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, […]
More than 400 police officers arrested in Chiapas in “clean-up” operations
In eight months, more than 400 municipal and state police officers linked to various crimes have been arrested in Chiapas as part of efforts to restore order and peace in the state, reported State Security Secretary Óscar Aparicio Avendaño. The cleanup operations within the police forces are part of the “Zero Corruption” and “Zero Impunity” […]
More than 400 police officers have been arrested in Chiapas in anti-corruption operations.
In the last eight months, more than 400 municipal and state police officers have been arrested in Chiapas for their alleged involvement in various crimes, as part of efforts to restore security and public trust in institutions. This was announced by State Security Secretary Óscar Aparicio Avendaño. The operations are part of the “Zero Corruption” […]
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has been recorded in Chiapas; surveys are underway to detect possible damage.
On the afternoon of Saturday, August 9, 2025, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded in the municipality of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas. The National Seismological Service (SSM) reported that the earthquake had its epicenter 139 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo and occurred at 2:41 p.m. that day. “EARTHQUAKE Magnitude 6.0 Loc 139 km SOUTHWEST of CD […]
2.5 tons of methamphetamine and another 4 tons of precursor chemicals seized in Chiapas and Guerrero; no arrests made.
In a post on X, the Secretary of Security said that a total of 2.5 tons of this drug, a firearm, and four trucks were seized. This action, he stated, is part of the follow-up to lines of investigation in this state by members of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) […]
In San Cristóbal there is touristification, not gentrification.
More than gentrification, what we’re seeing in San Cristóbal de Las Casas is touristification, said Biaani Cantú Luna, a sociologist from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a master’s degree holder in Urban Studies from the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO). “In San Cristóbal, there isn’t gentrification, but rather touristification, which […]