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Sak-Bahlán

Archaeologists Discover Lost Maya City “Sak-Bahlán” Hidden for Three Centuries

Archaeologists in Mexico have announced the stunning discovery of the legendary lost Maya city of Sak-Bahlán, also known as the “White Jaguar” city, deep in...
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Tseltal language preservation with AI

Maya Communities Unite to Preserve the Tseltal Language Using AI

Maya communities in Bachajón, Chiapas, collaborate with experts to apply AI technology in preserving and translating the Tseltal language, safeguarding their cultural heritage.
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Arrest Made in Murder of Traditional Doctor in Chiapas

The Chiapas Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of a woman accused in the murder of a traditional doctor in Zinacantán, following a July 13...
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Judge Allows San Cristóbal–Palenque Highway to Move Forward Despite Indigenous Opposition

A federal judge in Chiapas denied an injunction to halt the San Cristóbal–Palenque highway project, sparking criticism from Indigenous groups over the lack of consultation...
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First Chiapas recreational marijuana permit granted after SCJN ruling

Following the SCJN ruling, Chiapas grants its first recreational marijuana permit, marking a milestone in cannabis rights and opening doors for dozens more applications for...
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Seven Frontera Comalapa Police Officers Arrested for Selling Drugs in Chiapas

Seven municipal police officers in Frontera Comalapa, Chiapas, were arrested for selling crystal meth and marijuana, confirming long-standing complaints of police corruption tied to organized...
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Migrant Crisis in Chiapas Fuels Cartel War Between CJNG and Sinaloa

Tapachula has become a battleground as the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel fight for control, exploiting migrants and reshaping life in Chiapas’ southern border. Tapachula, Chiapas...
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Chiapas criminalizes animal abuse, ending status as only Mexican state that does not offer animal protections

Chiapas has passed a historic reform making animal abuse a criminal offense, ending its status as the only Mexican state without legal penalties for cruelty...
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Chiapas deploys armed drones and robotic dog to strengthen border security

Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez announces armed drones and robotic dog to boost border security amid recent controversies involving elite police unit. Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez...
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Chiapas launches tourism development committee to boost sustainable travel

Governor Eduardo Ramírez launches Chiapas State Tourism Development Committee to promote sustainable tourism, community involvement, and economic growth. Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, alongside federal Secretary...
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San Cristóbal man arrested with more than 3,000 turtles

Federal agents stopped a bus in Chiapas after peacock tortoises seized inside cardboard boxes bound for Mexico City illegal market. A routine federal inspection on...
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Mexico advances Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail corridor as alternative to Panama Canal

The Interoceanic Corridor through southern Mexico is on track for mid-2026 completion, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic by rail and transforming trade and development across...
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