In a stark contrast to its breathtaking natural beauty, insecurity has become a major concern for the tourism sector in the southeastern Mexican state of Chiapas. This region, known for its stunning waterfalls, lush jungles, and cultural cities, is struggling to attract visitors amidst ongoing security issues. According to Daniel Ovando Valencia, president of the […]
Chiapas creates a job placement program for those deported by Trump
Hundreds of migrants deported by the new US administration arrive each week on commercial flights to Chiapas, prompting the state government to create a plan for their job placement and for them to start their own businesses. Faced with the increase in foreign migrants finding informal jobs due to being stranded in southern Mexico, Pablo […]
The upcoming social struggle in Chiapas will be over water: peasant organizations
Among the main problems facing Chiapas, it is noted that the next social struggle will be the lack of water for the countryside. Production organizations such as CIOAC, CNPA, and CNC, among others, are uniting to face the challenge and ensure access to this vital liquid in order to make their lands productive. Undoubtedly, the […]
Tourist influx in Chiapas exceeds 398,000 visitors in January
During the month of January of this year, 398,849 visitors visited Chiapas, generating an economic impact of 880,298,565 pesos, with hotel occupancy at 38 percent and an average stay of 1.24 days. The main tourist destinations were Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Tapachula, Palenque, Chiapa de Corzo, Tonalá, and Comitán de Domínguez. The […]
They capture Ataulfo López Flores, alias “el Mango”, leader of the Chiapas Guatemala Cartel
The Secretariat of People’s Security stated that with the arrest of Ataulfo López Flores, alias “El Mango,” it dismantled the “Chiapas Guatemala Cartel” criminal group, which had plagued the Frailesca, Sierra, central, and border regions of Chiapas with murders, disappearances, extortion, and extortion charges, and was fighting for territory with other organized crime gangs. Óscar […]
Lu’um Ha water park opens, a new tourist attraction in Tapachula
This Saturday, the first phase of the Lu’um Ha water park opened, a new family recreation area that promises to become one of the main tourist attractions in Soconusco and Chiapas. The state governor, Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, accompanied by the mayor of Tapachula, Yamil Melgar Bravo, and private sector investors, cut the ribbon. This space […]
Residents of San Cristóbal demand urgent action against an aggressive pit bull.
Residents of the northern part of San Cristóbal reported that a pit bull is loose on the street, and is in danger of attacking pedestrians. They are urging the intervention of the Municipal Canine Control Center (Cecam) to search for it, as the dog is loose and could attack any person or animal. According to […]
Chiapas buries old clientelism
Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar reaffirmed his commitment to participatory governance during the People’s Assembly in Chalchihuitán, where residents voted by show of hands to prioritize four kilometers of roads and drinking water projects. “We won’t do anything without the support of the people,” declared Ramírez Aguilar. “When the government acts alone, the projects are useless. […]
Get ready for the Pink Moon! Chiapas will experience a magical night this April.
The night sky of Chiapas is preparing for one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year: the Pink Moon, which will reach its peak illumination next Tuesday, April 15, 2025. This natural phenomenon, which coincides with the arrival of spring, can be observed starting at 7:00 PM, just as the Moon begins to […]
Disappearances in Chiapas increase by 358% due to cartel fighting
The phenomenon of forced disappearance has experienced an alarming increase in Chiapas in recent years. According to the report “Touching the Void” by the Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba), between 2019 and 2023, disappearances in the state increased by 358%. This figure reflects the growing violence and the dispute over territorial […]