Imagining a taco without a tortilla seems impossible, but today, the very soul of this traditional dish is putting taco stands in Tuxtla Gutiérrez in a difficult position. Faced with the recent two-peso-per-kilo increase in the price of tortillas, local vendors have opted for a “silent sacrifice”: absorbing the extra cost instead of passing it […]

Roasted corn on the cob remains one of the most popular culinary traditions in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, where it is sold year-round in markets and on city streets. The raw, husked corn is placed on a grill set up over a charcoal brazier. During cooking, it must be turned constantly until it acquires […]

In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, in the Highlands of Chiapas, one of the most intriguing stories among residents and visitors persists: the existence of supposed underground tunnels connecting old churches in the city’s historic center. Although many consider it an urban legend, several residents insist that these passageways did exist and that the main […]

The mayor of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Fabiola Ricci Diestel, received the declaration recognizing the municipality as a Rotary City of the World from Francesco Arezzo, president of Rotary International, in Oaxaca City. This historic event highlights more than five decades of Rotary work in the region. This recognition was granted during the […]

Every year, the roar of engines in the Carrera Panamericana not only fills the air on highways, but also boosts the economy and showcases Chiapas’s rich tourism offerings to the world. Beyond the competition itself, the event has become a showcase of the state’s landscapes, culture, and hospitality, positioning it as an attractive destination for […]

Data from the Agri-Food and Fisheries Information Service indicates that in Chiapas, the area under cultivation has decreased by 76% in the last three decades, dropping from 850,000 to just 200,000 hectares. The combined effects of climate change and drought, along with human activity, have begun to take their toll on the soil. “This soil […]

The “Chiapas Puede 2026” program promotes literacy in Chiapas with financial support and an accessible registration process for people over 15 years of age who are behind in their education. Aline Ruz has 19 years of experience in print and digital journalism, and over a decade of specialization in covering public institutions and social programs […]

The capture of Pablo “N” brought an end to an intense search and the uncertainty surrounding a case that shocked the entire country. The man is accused of a brutal attack against his partner, Ana Luisa “N,” whom he allegedly assaulted with a machete in the municipality of Cintalapa, causing her serious injuries. The arrest […]

An armed confrontation between alleged members of organized crime and members of the Emiliano Zapata Peasant Organization (OCEZ-Casa del Pueblo) left a preliminary, unconfirmed death toll of six people and several wounded, according to residents of the region. The events occurred between the municipalities of Venustiano Carranza and Nicolás Ruiz, where Tsotsil indigenous communities maintain […]

Noé Alejandro López Martínez, 27, a member of the LGBTTTIQ+ community and a prominent beauty pageant winner, was shot and killed Saturday night in front of a restaurant in the municipality of Cintalapa, local authorities confirmed. To date, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has not released any official information regarding this trans femicide, an […]