The capital of Chiapas joins the global celebration with a program that ranges from paleontology to marimba music, promoting free admission and interactive learning at 11 iconic venues. At least 11 museums in Tuxtla Gutiérrez will participate on May 18 in the celebration of International Museum Day, a cultural and educational event that will include […]

Every year since 1977, International Museum Day (IMD) has been celebrated, an event that represents a unique moment for the international museum community. Its aim is to raise awareness of the importance of museums as vehicles for cultural exchange, enriching cultures, and fostering mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among peoples. Held annually on May 18, […]

Residents of the northwest area of ​​San Cristóbal de Las Casas demanded the construction of a new bridge in the El Vergel area, which collapsed in September 2025 and remains unrebuilt. More than 100 residents protested, denouncing that, more than seven months after the collapse, they continue to use alternate routes that have increased travel […]

The indigenous municipality of Nicolás Ruiz, located in the central region of Chiapas, approximately 89 kilometers from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, reactivated its community guards and declared a state of “maximum alert” following an armed attack perpetrated by an organized crime group on Friday, April 24. The attack left four people dead—two farmers and two alleged hitmen—one […]

Residents of the municipalities of San Cristóbal and Teopisca expressed their opposition to the construction of a highway that “would directly impact the lands and ways of life of 17 communities and indirectly affect 51 more, jeopardizing our springs, soil, mountains, forests, and the ecological balance that sustains our existence.” Grouped in the Movement for […]

In March 2026, the Chiapas government decided to reopen 9.22 hectares of the Toniná archaeological zone, one of the most important Mayan cities in Mesoamerica. For many years, the site had been under private control, and after several failed negotiations, the government decided to resort to expropriation to restore public access, reintegrate it into the […]

Just hours before Mother’s Day (May 10th), mothers and relatives of missing migrants in Chiapas arrived in the town of San José El Hueyate in the municipality of Mazatán, where the group of 40 migrants from Ecuador, Honduras, and Cuba, who were attempting to cross into the United States, were last seen. The international search […]

When Ana Ts’uyeb first turned on her camera in her Tzotzil community in Chiapas, she wasn’t just looking to make films: she wanted to confront, question, and heal deep wounds. “Li Cham (I Died to Be Reborn)” is not just a documentary; it is the voice and the struggle of three women who, against the […]

Located in the Los Altos region, it is one of the most emblematic tourist destinations in southeastern Mexico. Recognized as a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) by the Federal Ministry of Tourism, it stands out for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and a misty atmosphere that makes it a unique place to visit year-round. Ría Celestún […]

The Chiapas State Civil Protection Secretariat has a total of 12 active State Special Civil Protection Programs in 2026, covering each of the main disruptive events and risk seasons in the Chiapas calendar. The complete package is available to the public on the official website proteccioncivil.chiapas.gob.mx, with descriptions, objectives, and downloadable files for public consultation. […]