‘Los Ardillos’ still holds 6 merchants hostage. Evelyn Salgado defends herself against criticism for singing at a concert. In Guanajuato, bodies of two murdered men are found. Migrant camps are being set up. Source: milenio
Landslide in Chalchihuitán: 1 missing and 3 houses buried
One missing person and material damage was the result of a landslide in the community of Jolitontic, municipality of Chalchihuitán, due to the intense rains in the area.Residents joined the rescue efforts carried out by Municipal Civil Protection elements, in order to locate the missing person.It was reported that five houses were affected, three of […]
Following Erika’s femicide, groups report 29 cases in total in Chiapas
The body of a woman identified as Erika “N”, 23 years old, was located in a private home in the municipality of Palenque, Chiapas, after a search warrant was carried out for the purpose of exhumation and search for evidence. The victim was reported missing since October 31. Due to her absence, the Alba search […]
Second Femicide Victim in November: Erika’s Tragic Case Adds to 29 in Chiapas
Erika “J,” a 23-year-old woman from Palenque who was seven months pregnant, was found buried in a house after being reported missing. The Commission for a Life Free of Violence for Women of the Feminist Collective 50 plus 1 informed about the case. Her body was discovered in a private home following a search warrant […]
Under scrutiny for enrichment, the governor of Chiapas, Rutilio Escandón
With the entity he governs in the hands of organized crime, Rutilio Escandón Cadenas, who has been virtually missing since the insecurity crisis broke out in Chiapas, waiting for December 7 to hand over his post, has been investigated by the federal government for his enrichment, since he is credited with properties in Campeche, Chiapas […]
Migrant caravans defy US elections; two leave Chiapas
Just on the day of the US Elections, two caravans left Chiapas. Almost 2,000 people left from 6 a.m. from the municipalities of Tapachula and Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Migrant caravans leave Chiapas because “they are tired”The migrants say they are tired of waiting for their documents, because the authorities do not attend to them, which causes […]
Day of the Dead: Chiapas student causes a stir on social media after making a Catrina dress with guajillo chiles
In the framework of the celebrations for the Day of the Dead, a young student from Conalep Tonalá 170 in Chiapas, Ana Yoselin Cabrera, went viral when she presented a Catrina dress made with a thousand guajillo chiles, which evoke both the culinary traditions and the cultural identity of the region. With this original proposal, […]
Thousands of people took part in a march against violence in Chiapas
Thousands of people took part in a march against violence in Chiapas on Sunday, marking the fifteenth day since the murder of Father Marcelo Pérez. The participants, who were predominantly Catholics, called for calm in a state plagued by conflict between two criminal organizations that have been vying for control of several municipalities over the […]
Collectives march to demand justice in cases of disappearance of women and girls in Chiapas
Feminist groups, activists and searching mothers demonstrated in Tuxtla Gutiérrez to demand justice from the Chiapas Prosecutor’s Office in light of the growing number of cases of missing women and girls in the state. Source: milenio
Salinas Pliego explodes after the murder of Banco Azteca manager in Chiapas; “We don’t pay taxes so they can kill us”
On October 27, businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego announced the murder of one of his managers at Banco Azteca in Copainalá, Chiapas. Through the X platform, the founder of Grupo Salinas offered support to the family of the deceased and launched a claim to the state and federal government. “I offer all my support to the […]