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Chiapas is a lush, mountainous state in southern Mexico known for its Indigenous heritage, natural beauty, and political activism. In this section, explore news from key destinations like Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Palenque, covering cultural movements, ecotourism, human rights, public infrastructure, and archaeological preservation. From jungle ruins to Zapatista communities, Chiapas is a region where tradition, resistance, and biodiversity converge.

Chiapas News

migrant caravan to Canada

•August 6, 2025

Migrant caravan heads north through Mexico aiming for Canada, bypassing U.S.

A new migrant caravan is crossing Mexico en route to Canada, bypassing the U.S. amid rising deportations and border restrictions.

mexico weather today

•August 4, 2025

Mexico Weather Today: August 4, 2025

Heavy rains in Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas bring flooding risks, lightning and reduced visibility as heat wave persists elsewhere.

Sak-Bahlán

•July 29, 2025

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...

Tseltal language preservation with AI

•July 28, 2025

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.

•July 16, 2025

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...

•July 14, 2025

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...

•July 10, 2025

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...

•July 3, 2025

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...

•July 1, 2025

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...

•June 27, 2025

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...

•June 25, 2025

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...

•June 24, 2025

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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