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Chiapas

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

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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Tzotzil Families Demand Relocation After Nine Years of Forced Displacement in Chiapas

Fourteen Tzotzil families displaced by violence in Chenalhó call on Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez for relocation, housing, and basic rights after nine years in precarious...
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Chiapas Declares Ejido San Cristobalito a Nature Reserve for 1,000 Years to Boost Eco-Tourism

Chiapas designates Ejido San Cristobalito a Community Nature Reserve for 1,000 years to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable tourism. The Chiapas government has officially...
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Tropical Storm Erick Strengthening as Hurricane Watch Issued for Southern Mexico

Tropical Storm Erick is forecast to become a hurricane before making landfall in southern Mexico. A Hurricane Watch is now in effect from Bahias de...
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Five Could Become Hurricane Before Making Landfall in Southern Mexico

Potential Tropical Cyclone Five may strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in southern Mexico, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rains, and life-threatening flooding. Potential Tropical...
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Colombian man swept away in Tapachula storm found dead two days later

Esteven Buitrago González, a Colombian national swept into a sewer during Tapachula’s Friday night storm, was found dead Sunday morning over a kilometer from where...
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Don Balde killed in Chiapas border operation

Don Balde killed during a June 8 operation by the Pakal Reaction Force in Las Champas, Chiapas, ending his role as founder of the Chiapas-Guatemala...
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