The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) is analyzing the probability of canceling the 2024-2025 International Meetings of Rebellions and Resistances called “The Storm and the Day After,” scheduled for December 2024 to January 3, 2025 in Chiapas, due to the “lack of security for attendees,” reported Subcommander “Moisés.” “Moisés” also denounced that for a […]
Clay Fair in San Cristobal
Artisan women from Amatenango del Valle, accompanied by Fernando Zepeda Trujillo, president of the Chiapas Brand Regulatory Council; chef Martha Zepeda and representatives of the Casa de las Artesanías Institute, invited people to the Second Clay Fair from November 1 to 3.In a press conference held in San Cristóbal de Las Casas on Tuesday morning, […]
Fogón de Jovel, the corner of traditional Chiapas cuisine in San Cristóbal de las Casas
Located in the historic center of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, in the Altos Region of Chiapas, El Fogón de Jovel has established itself as one of the benchmarks of traditional Chiapas cuisine. Founded more than 30 years ago, this restaurant emerged from the dream of a young couple who wanted to share the authentic […]
Indigenous peoples of Chiapas agree to promote plan in defense of “Mother Earth”; seek to strengthen unity
The representation of more than 700 delegates, men and women from Ocosingo who commemorated the Indigenous Congress held 50 years ago in Chiapas, agreed to strengthen unity to promote actions and develop a plan to defend the land and territory in the face of the growing destructive threat. In a statement they said they are […]
Testimonies of the attack against migrants in Chiapas refute the Sedena version
A wooden fence knocked over by a vehicle is the only trace on a narrow dirt road of the deaths of six migrants after two soldiers opened fire on the cargo van they were traveling in in southern Mexico. The most recent tragedy involving migrants occurred on the night of October 1, more than a […]
The body of Clemente Gómez, former mayor of San Andrés Duraznal, Chiapas, was found
The body of Clemente Gómez Gómez, former mayor of San Andrés Duraznal, Chiapas, was found on Tuesday morning on the banks of the Acapulquito River, on the Ejido San Francisco la Frontera highway, official sources reported. According to authorities, the discovery was made at around noon. However, residents of the community of Santa Catarina de […]
Clemente Gómez, Former Mayor of San Andrés Duraznal, Chiapas, Murdered
Chiapas ranks second among states with the highest political violence, according to Data Cívica reports. This morning, the body of Clemente Gómez Gómez, the former mayor of San Andrés Duraznal, Chiapas, who had left office just a couple of weeks ago, was found dead. Initial reports indicated that the body of the former municipal president […]
Teachers in Chiapas Have Been Earning Less Than Half Their Salary for 11 Years
At least 2,000 teachers at the Technical Secondary level from different regions of the state have been earning half their salary for 11 years due to various anomalies committed by state and federal educational authorities. Alejandro Ovando Rodríguez, representative of the Academy in Resistance of the Technical Secondary Level, pointed out that this situation has […]
CHIAPAS, Second Place in Human Rights Violations Cases
Chiapas ranks second nationally with the highest number of registered cases of alleged Human Rights (HR) violations from January to August 2024. During this period, Chiapas recorded 725 cases. According to the National Human Rights Violation Alert System, Tapachula, Villa Comaltitlán, and Tuxtla Gutiérrez account for the majority of registered and concluded cases. In this […]
From Playa del Carmen to San Cristobal, stories in every kilometer with ITALIKA
The celebration of ITALIKA’s 20th anniversary continues with an exciting 20,000-kilometer trip across Mexico, a journey that has allowed the discovery of unforgettable landscapes and connection with local communities. This adventure, which has already covered several states, this time in southern Mexico, continues from Playa del Carmen towards Escárcega, adding experiences and reaffirming ITALIKA’s commitment […]