The Attorney General’s Office (FGJ) of the state of Chiapas issued a wanted poster for Aníbal Roblero Castillo, mayor-elect of the municipality of Frontera Comalapa, Chiapas, who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday, September 3 by a commando. A video is circulating on social media showing the alleged kidnapping of the member of the Green Ecologist […]
They demand the release of roads on the Chiapas border
Comalapa Border, Chiapas.- The inhabitants of Frontera Comalapa, Chicomuselo and other municipalities on the border with Guatemala have requested the intervention of the federal government to unblock the federal highways that have been closed. This situation has generated concern, as it prevents access to basic supplies, including food and medical care.The specific highway sections mentioned […]
World Festival of Contemporary Poetry announced in San Cristóbal
In the framework of the Bicentennial of Chiapas, poets from San Cristóbal announced that from September 18 to 21, 2024, the X World Festival of Contemporary Poetry will be held, and that 20 countries from around the world will be present, so they invited citizens to attend the festival, because it will be held in […]
The ruthless ‘anchor cartel’ carries out mass kidnappings in Chiapas
They call it the cockpit. It is an open field on the border between Chiapas and Guatemala, which was designed as a huge cage, roofed and fenced with a metal mesh, as if it were for protecting animals. Except that those who are locked up there every day are about a hundred migrants, including girls, […]
Historic, a beauty of a San Cristobal coffee shop
It is located in a historic place, in San Cristóbal de las Casas, and it consumes what has historically given Chiapas fame worldwide: coffee. It is Historic. It is the result of the merger of Finca Hamburgo located in Soconusco with the 500 Noches group and it is a space where the history of Chiapas […]
Rains in San Cristóbal and Comitán leave 50 homes affected; nine families evacuated
Large puddles were caused by the rains of the last few hours in San Cristóbal de Las Casas and Comitán de Domínguez, located in the Altos and Tojolabal regions; more than 50 houses and streets were affected. In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the houses that were flooded are located in the Vergel, Prudencio Moscoso, […]
Sixth National Cocoa and Chocolate Festival in San Cristóbal de las Casas
From the center of the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the Sixth National Cocoa Festival is taking place, where representatives from various municipalities of the state of Chiapas are present, to demonstrate their work, which will be until tomorrow Monday, the exhibitors invited the citizens and their visitors to attend the event to […]
“La Flor de Jazmín”: Duo Making a Living by Singing in San Cristóbal
Jazmín Félix and Flor mentioned in an interview that they have been dedicated to street music for more than 4 years. In the streets of San Cristóbal de las Casas, a group of women dedicate themselves to street music to make a living and bring food to their families. Jazmín Félix and Flor, members of […]
Cartels attack caravan of residents from the Sierra de Chiapas
A caravan of residents from communities in the border area forced by one of the organized crime groups to strengthen the roadblocks, were attacked by the opposing group when they were traveling on federal highway 190 near the community of San Gregorio Chamic, municipality of Frontera Comalapa. The events occurred when the peasants, who were […]
Chiapas: Kindergarten children caught in shootout
Minutes of terror were experienced by teachers and children from the Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez kindergarten in the municipality of Benemérito de Las Américas, located on the border with Guatemala, when they witnessed the attack on a clinic next to the school by heavily armed men traveling in trucks. Benemérito de las Américas is another […]