Seventeen journalists from Tapachula, several of them national correspondents covering the migration phenomenon on the southern border, as well as the violence plaguing the region, were exposed by name and photograph on the Facebook page “Noticias Chiapas al rojo,” alleging links to organized crime gangs. The reporters, who also include radio news anchors and photojournalists, […]

The Cathedral Plaza in San Cristóbal de las Casas was built 30 years ago and, since then, has not received any maintenance, nor has the underground portion that serves as a parking lot and offices. Currently, this space is used as a night market by more than 1,000 artisans who set up shop from 6 […]

Due to repeated human rights violations, 13 Mayan municipalities filed two injunctions against the guidelines for conducting public consultations and demanding information on the environmental, cultural, and social impacts related to the construction of the Palenque-San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway. On February 17, 2025, Eduardo Ramírez, governor of Chiapas, published guidelines for public consultation […]

San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, is preparing to commemorate its 497th anniversary with a special event that seeks to unite the community through the sound of its bells. Under the motto “Remembering together to build together,” the third edition of “The Call of the Bells” will be held on March 31, 2025, a ceremony […]

The Constitutional City Council of San Cristóbal de Las Casas 2024-2027 and the Chiapanecultura Directorate invite the public to the “Roots and Wings” Conversation, a space to reflect and share the history, identity, and legacy of this emblematic city 🌄🏛️. This conversation is part of the commemorative activities for the 497th anniversary of the founding […]

The transportation sector supports the San Cristóbal de las Casas-Palenque highway construction project, considering it a sound decision by the federal and state governments to improve the economy, develop tourism, and improve communication between municipalities, regions, and connections with the neighboring state of Tabasco, stated Bersaín Miranda Borrás, president of the National Transportation Movement. In […]

Producers of staple or native corn in Chiapas face significant challenges, such as the ban on planting genetically modified seeds, pests, lack of support, high production costs, and unfair competition from genetically modified corn. Even with the lack of support, approximately 300,000 producers, mostly small farmers, are fighting to preserve native or native corn, a […]

The roar of engines, the colorful cars, and the NASCAR Mexico Series atmosphere filled the Chiapas Super Oval this Saturday with practice and qualifying sessions for the Chiapas Extraordinario por Naturaleza 200 race. One of the drivers who generated the most excitement among the crowd in the stands was Paulo César Roqueñí from Chiapas, driving […]

With just 14 days to go until the 497th anniversary of the founding of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the city is filled with tourists arriving to enjoy its pleasant climate. Most of them will stay for more than 15 days, aiming to experience the anniversary festivities firsthand, which will be celebrated on March 31st, […]