Federal Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora celebrated the tourism promotion campaign “San Cristóbal de Las Casas Has It All… Just Missing You!”, officially launched this Monday afternoon at the Daniel Zebadúa Theater. Accompanied by state and municipal authorities, the official recognized the effort to showcase the municipality’s cultural, historical, and natural wealth through a comprehensive […]
Earthquake recorded in Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas
Mexico is a seismic territory, so earthquakes of varying intensities are constantly recorded, which can even activate the Mexican Seismic Alert System (Sasmex). The National Seismological Service (SSN) reports tremors recorded in Mexico, regardless of intensity, as part of a monitoring program designed to inform about seismic activity. Earthquakes are detected through a network of […]
I have trafficked more than 3,000 turtles! He was arrested at a checkpoint in San Cristóbal.
A 60-year-old man, identified as “José N,” was arrested in flagrante delicto by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) while traveling from Comitán to Tuxtla Gutiérrez with an illegal shipment of 3,427 sea turtles, also known as Trachemys venusta. The arrest occurred at the checkpoint set up across the San Cristóbal Highway, at the entrance to […]
Dulce Coleto exhibition begins in San Cristóbal
With a display of more than 150 sweets, the traditional Dulce Coleto exhibition is being held at the San Cristóbal Museum (Musac) as part of the Corpus Christi celebration, the main day of which is June 19th. Organizers announced that the sale will take place from this Wednesday to Sunday, June 22nd, from 8:00 am […]
Old homes in San Cristóbal pose a risk during the rains.
Dozens of residents of San Cristóbal de Las Casas reported that several old adobe homes with tiled roofs pose a serious danger to the population, especially given the heavy rains recorded in the afternoons. Dozens of people travel through the area daily, so they urge authorities to take action before disaster strikes, as the walls […]
Another one’s coming! Cyclone Erick forms off the coast of Chiapas; learn about its trajectory.
Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chiapas, becoming the fifth named hurricane system of the 2025 hurricane season in the basin. Its development follows the recent passages of Alvin, Barbara, Cosme, and Dalila, in a season that the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has described as more active than […]
Counterfeit licenses detected in bars and restaurants in San Cristóbal
At least 80 bars and restaurants in the municipality are operating with allegedly counterfeit licenses, according to information revealed during a meeting between municipal authorities and business owners. The irregular documentation was allegedly processed by an intermediary and has already been reported to the State Attorney General’s Office. According to official information, none of the […]
Heavy rains are forecast for the weekend in Chiapas; warnings of possible flooding and overflows are issued.
Tropical Storm Dalila’s cloud bands interacting with low-pressure channels and the approach of Tropical Wave 3 will generate heavy rains in Chiapas over the next three days. According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) forecast, Tropical Storm Dalila is a low-pressure channel with atmospheric instability. In addition to the entry of humid air from the […]
Governor of Chiapas and Guatemalan ambassador strengthen bilateral cooperation
Following the recent armed confrontation between Mexican police forces and organized crime on the Mexico-Guatemala border, the governor of Chiapas, Eduardo Ramirez, held a meeting with Edgar Armando Gutiérrez Girón, Guatemala’s ambassador to Mexico, in which key issues related to public health and border security were discussed. During the meeting, both authorities agreed on the […]
4 cartel suspects killed during chase in Mexico days after ambush killed 5 officers in same area
A tense standoff between security forces and suspected members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel ended in bloodshed on Sunday in southern Mexico’s Chiapas state, just days after an ambush claimed the lives of five police officers in the same area. According to local authorities, four cartel suspects were killed during a pursuit in Frontera […]