In September 2024, Francisca Ramírez saw Guayaquil for the last time, the city where she was born. She had two of her children, one of whom was on the verge of losing him as a result of an attack by gang members who shot him 12 times in the body and kept him in intensive […]
Tzotzil Mafia Dismantled in San Cristóbal de las Casas
In a coordinated operation, the Army, Mexican Navy, National Guard, and the Pakal Immediate Force and Reaction Group (FRIP) of the State Police targeted neighborhoods in San Cristóbal de las Casas where Tzotzil gang cells have been operating since 2015. These gangs have instilled fear in both locals and visitors through their involvement in drug […]
“La Rata Gorda”, leader of “Los Motonetos”, is arrested in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
In an operation that lasted 48 hours, the authorities managed to arrest Diego “N”, better known by his alias “La Rata Gorda”, alleged leader of the criminal group called “Los Motonetos”. The capture, carried out in the northern area of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, was the result of coordinated work between the State […]
Migrants in Chiapas remain hopeful despite threats of mass deportations
On the southern border of Mexico, on the natural route that migrants follow, thousands continue walking along the coastal highway, seeking to reach the north, despite threats of mass deportations. On Monday, January 20, while Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, some 2,500 people of various nationalities organized […]
Nine Cubans rescued from being trafficked to the United States
A group of nine Cubans who were being demanded by traffickers to pay 2,500 dollars to be taken to the border with the United States, were rescued during a search in this city, authorities reported. The foreigners were in a building in the Framboyanes neighborhood, west of the city, where agents from the Attorney General’s […]
Mega operation in Chiapas; Tzotzil gang cells dismantled and drug dealing combated
An operation by the Army, the National Guard, and the Pakal Immediate Force and Reaction Group (FRIP) of the State Police, in neighborhoods where Tzotzil gang members operate, who have kept the local population and national and foreign visitors in fear since 2015, is taking place this Sunday. In the early hours of this Sunday, […]
Russian sniper sings in the streets of Chiapas
Takjir is a Russian army deserter who decided to escape his country to avoid going to war against Ukraine. He claims he was a special forces sniper; today he is in Tapachula but says he will register on the CBP One platform to enter the United States. “I was a soldier in my native Russia, […]
40% salary increase for police in Chiapas: a step towards pacification of the state
The governor of Chiapas, Eduardo Ramírez, announced with satisfaction a 40% salary increase for the state’s police officers, highlighting that the dignification of the police forces is a priority for the New Era government. “I am very satisfied that today we are granting this increase. Dignifying the work of our police forces is a priority,” […]
Bengal tiger seized in Palenque, Chiapas; it was found after a search of a ranch
A Bengal tiger specimen was seized on a ranch in the city of Palenque, the State Attorney General’s Office reported. Investigative Police, in coordination with the Secretariat of Public Security and the Secretariat of National Defense, searched the “El Tigre” Ranch and found the feline. The security agents carried out the operation required by a […]
Former mayor of Chiapas sentenced to 110 years in prison for qualified homicide released; returns to his municipality
The former mayor of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacán, Enoch Díaz Pérez, leader of the paramilitary group Amigo Revolucionario No. 7, sentenced for the death of five people during the elections of June 5, 2021, to 110 years in prison for the crime of qualified homicide, was released and has returned to his municipality, reported legal sources […]