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 […]
Tornado in San Cristobal
On Tuesday afternoon, an unusual meteorological phenomenon caused alarm among residents of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, after a small tornado formed in various parts of the city. Witnesses captured on video the moment the first tornado developed on Salomón González Blanco Street, near the area known as El Tívoli, near the José Castillo Tielemans […]
Corpus Christi: a celebration of devotion, faith, and community in San Cristóbal
Corpus Christi (Body of Christ), also known as the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, is a feast of the Catholic Church dedicated to the celebration of the Eucharist. Its main objective is to proclaim and strengthen the faith of believers in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. For […]
Patients’ relatives attack police officers outside the Hospital de las Culturas in San Cristóbal; two arrested
This Friday morning, an altercation broke out in front of the Hospital de las Culturas in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. A patient’s family member attacked Municipal Traffic officers after they issued a traffic ticket to a vehicle parked in a prohibited area. The incident occurred on Javier López Moreno Highway 3, where traffic officers, […]
Chiapas student teachers block Insurgentes and Reforma streets; governor accused
More than 24 hours have passed since students from the “Mactumactzá” Rural Teachers’ College in Chiapas blocked Insurgentes Avenue and its intersection with Paseo de la Reforma, denouncing state governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar as a “student killer.” The protesters are demanding justice for the death of Jesús Alaín, a student pursuing a degree in Primary […]