Authorities in Chiapas and Guatemala are conducting a joint investigation to locate three Guatemalans who disappeared while traveling to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, security sources reported. Porfirio Adalberto Dávila Romero, César Augusto Hernández Lemus, and Jeremías Eliceo Lemus Paredes traveled in search of work and have not been heard from since March 31. The Guatemalans were last […]
Concert at the San Cristóbal caves in honor of Mother Earth and the founder of Zoomat
On Sunday, May 18th, at noon, there will be a concert at the Las Grutas del Mamut ecotourism park in San Cristóbal de Las Casas to celebrate Mother Earth and the legacy of Miguel Álvarez del Toro, founder of the zoo that bears his name in Chiapas. This year, the concert for marimba and symphony […]
‘Chiapas is a disaster’ amid rising violence: Frayba
Dora Robledo, director of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba), warned that Chiapas is experiencing a crisis aggravated by armed violence, forced displacement, and the authorities’ failure to address the situation. “Chiapas is a disaster,” Robledo stated in an interview with “Aristegui en Vivo,” where she shared data from the report […]
Protest called in San Cristóbal for double femicide in Chamula
Following the double femicide that occurred last weekend in the municipality of San Juan Chamula, located in the Altos region of Chiapas, and the capture of the alleged perpetrator in the state of Tabasco, various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), activists, and citizens have expressed their condemnation of this unfortunate event. This femicide marks the first time […]
San Cristóbal Hill: the polluted giant that protects Pachuca
For several years now, what used to be green meadows or vacant lots on San Cristóbal Hill have become veritable garbage dumps due to a lack of awareness and the lack of interest shown by Pachuca’s various municipal administrations. Residents of the area, from neighborhoods such as Pachuca 88, José López Portillo, and Lomas de […]
Pope Francis visited San Cristóbal de las Casas despite suggestions against it, reveals cardinal
Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel revealed that federal government officials suggested to Pope Francis in 2016 that he not visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas, to which he responded that if he couldn’t be there, he wouldn’t come to Mexico. “People from the government and the apostolic nunciature told me that the government didn’t want me […]
San Cristóbal is filled with art, culture, and rhythm this April 23rd.
Get ready for a day full of music, tradition, dance, and great shows! This Wednesday, April 23rd, San Cristóbal de Las Casas celebrates with a vibrant program for the whole family, where tradition and modernity meet in a festive atmosphere. 🌄💃 From morning to night, enjoy activities for all tastes: sports tournaments, folklore performances, live […]
Mexico: The Catholic Church faces the horror of forced displacement in Chiapas
In recent years, human displacement of communities, especially indigenous ones, has been continuously reported in the state of Chiapas. For this reason, the Church has had to include care for these thousands of people, primarily victims of organized crime that has seized their homes and land, as part of its pastoral work. To learn more […]
Zapatistas denounce harassment by authorities during anti-capitalist forum in Chiapas
One of the EZLN leaders, Subcomandante Moisés, revealed during the meeting that members of the National Guard and the Pakal group (an elite unit conceived as a rapid reaction force to combat organized crime) patrolled the meeting venue and stood for several minutes in front of its main gate. Brazilian Indigenous People Demand Land Demarcation […]
San Cristóbal celebrates the 155th edition of the Spring and Peace Fair with a grand parade and coronation
San Cristóbal City Council officials, as well as representatives from the state government, military personnel, and the National Guard, witnessed the crowning of Karla Maritza I. as Queen of the 2025 Spring and Peace Fair, in its 155th edition. This celebration is one of the most important festivals for the people of San Cristóbal. More […]