On Saturday, the evangelical church in Chiapas announced that more than 100 temples closed their doors in the Sierra Mariscal region Francisco Napabe, pastor of Chiapas, shows that the evangelical church in Chiapas is a victim of extortion and floor charges, he shared how much the drug trafficking charges the temples as a floor fee […]
Coffee producers join transporters’ strike in Chiapas
Coffee producers from the Soconusco region of Chiapas joined this Thursday the national strike carried out by the Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (Amotac). The producers completely blocked the road section Tapachula-Nueva Alemania, at the entrance to the High Zone, to demand fair prices for the grain. As part of the peaceful protest, more than […]
Sancristobalense MiPymes denounce “floor charge”. Authorities do not provide security
The insecurity that has hit San Cristóbal de Las Casas, has the local economy in crisis due to the low number of tourists. Small businesses, even in the main walkways, have had to close their doors due to low sales. Establishments have had to pay floor rights, and many have gone bankrupt while those who […]
Organized crime uses war strategies in Chiapas, human rights defenders denounce
Human Rights defending organizations demand the government to recognize the conflict and assume its responsibility to address the violence in Chiapas. Forced to dig trenches, set up checkpoints, hand over their belongings, show their phones, their messages, keep quiet, ask for permission even to officiate a religious service, serve as servants, or be sexually abused, […]
The Chiapas crime spreads to Guatemala
Guatemala looks with suspicion at the border shared with Mexico. The authorities of the Central American country have alerted the Mexican Foreign Ministry about the growing presence of members of the CJNG in their territory. The criminal group has become strong in the region of Frontera Comalapa and Motozintla, municipalities united by a road that […]
Cartel violence in Chiapas spreads across the southern border into Guatemala
More and more, Guatemala views its shared border with Mexico with apprehension. Authorities in the Central American country have alerted Mexico’s Foreign Ministry to the growing presence of CJNG members in their territory. The criminal group has gained strength in the region of Frontera Comalapa and Motozintla, municipalities linked by a highway that the cartel blocks and […]
Travel companies in France, England, and Belgium are suspending trips to Chiapas in response to cartel violence
Armed conflict in Chiapas spills over the Guatemalan border, damages Mexico’s tourism industry Travel companies in France, England and Belgium are suspending trips to the Lacandon Jungle in response to increased cartel violence, while in Guatemala, authorities have arrested two members of a Mexican cartel following a shootout with the military. The armed conflict in Chiapas is […]
More than 100 thousand minors are affected by criminal groups in Chiapas: REDIAS
The Network for the Rights of Children and Adolescents in Chiapas (REDIAS) warned that 2023 was one of the most violent years for this sector of the population in the state, as a consequence of the dispute between criminal groups; they said that there are an estimated more than 100 thousand children in situations of […]
A 5.7 earthquake is recorded in Chiapas; no seismic alert sounds due to lack of sensors
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale was recorded this morning in the state of Chiapas, according to the National Seismological Service (SMN). However, the seismic alert did not sound because, apparently, there are no sensors in the place. The SMN detailed that the earthquake had its epicenter 319 kilometers southeast of Ciudad […]
They demand in San Cristóbal protection of wetlands against urban expansion
More than 500 people marched this Sunday in San Cristóbal to demand from the three levels of government the protection of the wetlands of María Eugenia and Kist, “every day more threatened” by urban expansion. Within the framework of the commemoration of World Wetlands Day, the protesters demanded from the municipal government headed by Mariano […]