Javier Farrera, a graduate in Visual Arts from Unicach, announced that the exhibition Reminiscencias invisible was inaugurated, which is the product of a workshop he taught at the Casa de la Cultura in San Cristóbal, with part of the thesis work he does, on the subject of reconstructing memories. In an interview, he explained that […]
Alerts that organized crime gangs recruit and execute civilians in Chiapas
Organized crime gangs fighting over the Mexico-Guatemala border have been involved in clashes since July 14 in at least 14 municipalities in the Sierra and Border regions of Chiapas, putting the population “at imminent risk” and forcibly recruiting civilians, human rights organizations on the southern border warned. “Civilians are being forcibly recruited, at least, from […]
Huatulco and Puerto Escondido beaches not suitable for summer vacations: Cofepris
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) has issued an alert indicating that some beaches in Huatulco and Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, are not suitable for recreational use due to high levels of contamination. In a recent study that analyzed the presence of enterococci in the water, Cofepris identified that the beaches “La […]
Chiapas without law! Puppies die from poisoned water in San Cristóbal
Animal abuse continues to be a serious problem in Chiapas, where cases of animal cruelty continue to increase. In various localities of the state, such as San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the poisoning of dogs through the supply of water contaminated with toxic substances has been reported. In this regard, Celeste Coello […]
The price of pork soars in Chiapas
Since March of this year to date, Chiapas has experienced a shortage in pork production, which, together with the prohibition of the entry of this cattle into the state, has caused a considerable increase, up to 140 pesos per kg of fresh meat sold in the markets, mainly affecting the pockets of consumers. In this […]
National Guard attempts to rescue Tzanembolom residents fail
Residents of the Tzanembolom Fraction, allegedly belonging to the armed group Los Herrera, conditioned the departure of a group of 120 Tsotsiles who have been taking refuge in the local school for seven days due to the attacks they received, the victims reported. According to the displaced, the followers of “Los Herrera” blocked the road […]
The Mayan Train did not increase tourism in Chiapas, as the governor claims
Although the governor of Chiapas, Rutilio Escandón Cadenas, boasts that the Maya Train has meant an increase for tourism in the state, the truth is that the number of travelers and visitors has decreased. During the morning press conference on July 15, the Morena governor highlighted the “great benefits” that the Maya Train would have […]
Alert in Chiapas! Residents denounce mass kidnapping of men and women from 3 communities
Residents of the Frailesca region in Chiapas reported that groups of armed men linked to organized crime kidnapped more than a dozen people on Monday afternoon in at least three communities. Residents anonymously reported that the first act of recruitment occurred in the communities of Laguna del Cofre, then in Llano Grande, and incidents were […]
Man escaped lynching in northern San Cristobal
A suspected criminal was arrested and three others managed to escape, on Sunday afternoon in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, after they entered a private home and injured a dog. According to the neighbors of the place, the events occurred when they heard the barking of the pet that was being injured, so they immediately […]
Dishes from the 2nd Chipilín Gastronomic Fair are on display in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
The 2nd Chipilín Gastronomic Fair in Santo Domingo Park on the second north and first west in Tuxtla Gutiérrez brings together men and women who are dedicated to the preparation of dishes based on this plant, the chipilín, a kind of seasonal vegetable, although there are families that grow it permanently for use in their […]