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 Nascar Mexico show kicked off in Chiapas.
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 […]
Animal protection organization calls for greater responsibility from pet owners after dog attacks in San Cristóbal
Animal protection activist Celeste Coello Armas calls for greater responsibility from pet owners. After at least three people were bitten by stray dogs on the streets of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the animal protection community lamented these incidents and called for greater responsibility from pet owners, as well as the creation of a law […]
San Cristóbal prepares for the 497th anniversary of its founding
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, […]
In Chiapas, navigation in the Sumidero Canyon is suspended due to Cold Front 36.
Tourist activities in Sumidero Canyon, Chiapas, were suspended due to the passage of Cold Front 35, which caused strong gusts of wind. Source: milenio
Army clashes with armed civilians in Chiapas; two dead and seven arrested
Mexican Army personnel and Chiapas state security personnel engaged in a confrontation with armed civilians who attacked them during an operation in the municipality of Villaflores. According to a statement released by the Chiapas Attorney General’s Office (FGJ), the confrontation occurred on Friday morning, when personnel from the FGJ, the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), […]
After Trump’s harsh immigration measures, thousands of migrants seek asylum in Chiapas.
Following the harsh anti-immigrant measures imposed upon the return to power of US President Donald Trump, migrants are attempting to obtain asylum papers in the city of Tapachula, in the southern state of Chiapas, bordering Guatemala, increasing their stay in Mexico to 20%. The Elisa Martínez Street Brigade for the Support of Women organization reported […]
La Chicharra, the top leader of Los Huistas and the most wanted criminal in Guatemala, is arrested in Chiapas.
Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, the top leader of the criminal organization “Los Huistas,” was arrested in Mexico. He was one of the most wanted criminals in Guatemala and was handed over to authorities there. Samayoa Recinos, better known as “La Chicharra,” was arrested on March 11 in Chiapas, a state located on the border with […]
They capture a zombie sunflower in the middle of the Chiapas carnival
A zombie sunflower caught the eyes of dozens of people who attended the Modern Carnival of Jitotol in the state of Chiapas that took place during the last weeks of February and beginning of March. This discovery took place in the middle of the celebration of one of the carnivals with the most history in […]
Up to 19 thousand pesos! Everything is ready for the Judas burning contest in San Cristóbal
The San Cristóbal de Las Casas Lions Club and the Coordinator of the Spring and Peace Fair 2023 in its 153rd edition announced that registrations are open to participate in the Judas burning contest that takes place every year in the colonial city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. The 2023 Judas making and burning […]