Amid a significant drop in cacao prices, Chiapas is preparing to celebrate the Seventh Cacao and Chocolate Festival 2025, an event that will bring together more than 50 local and national producers in two venues: from August 29 to 31 at the San Cristóbal de las Casas Museum (MUSAC) and on September 2 and 3 […]
At least four leaders of the Corn Cartel have Interpol red cards, according to the Chiapas prosecutor’s office.
The Attorney General of Chiapas, Jorge Luis Llaven Abarca, reported that at least four leaders of the Corn Cartel have Interpol red cards, which Guatemalan authorities can use to help locate and arrest. In a press conference, Llaven Abarca identified Vladmir “N” and Noé “N” as the two main leaders of this criminal organization in […]
Chiapas leads cases of tetanus in Mexico
The National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) reported that Chiapas leads the national list of tetanus cases with a total of six people affected, three men and three women, so far in 2025. The state surpasses Jalisco and Veracruz, which each have four cases, while Tabasco, Michoacán, and Hidalgo each have two, and Colima, Guerrero, Oaxaca, […]
50 Years of Embroidering Chiapas Costumes: The Story of Marlene de Coss
Marlene de Coss, originally from Chiapa de Corzo and living in Ixtapa, is an artisan dedicated to the creation of hand-embroidered textiles, an activity that has shaped her entire life. She began learning this craft at the age of six, and next January she will celebrate 50 years of embroidery. For Marlene, this activity is […]
Four Tzotzil women jailed for refusing to donate land in Chiapas; spring crosses their properties
Four Tzotzil women were imprisoned in the El Pozo community of San Juan Chamula for refusing to donate land containing a spring, which for years has been used to supply water to the community of just over 2,500 inhabitants. Community authorities detained the women, one of whom was breastfeeding a newborn, and then took them […]
San Cristóbal seeks to conquer meeting tourism at IBTM Americas 2025
San Cristóbal de Las Casas once again shone in an international spotlight. At the 16th edition of IBTM Americas 2025, held at the Citibanamex Center in Mexico City, the Chiapas municipality showcased its cultural, culinary, and tourism services offerings with the aim of positioning itself as a strategic destination for meeting tourism. The event brings […]
Beyond the numbers. Chiapas leads Mexico in multidimensional poverty.
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 […]