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Welcome to our South Mexico news hub. We cover Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Reporters work on the ground to deliver fast, accurate news on local governance. Coverage spans social movements and cultural events in southern Mexico. We gather the most relevant news daily. Our team covers coastal development in Guerrero, indigenous festivals in Oaxaca, and environmental updates from Chiapas’s rainforests.

•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...
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•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...
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•July 1, 2025

Hurricane Flossie will bring tropical storm conditions to parts of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco

Hurricane Flossie intensifies off Mexico's Pacific coast with winds near 90 mph. Heavy rain, flooding, and tropical storm conditions expected in parts of Guerrero, Michoacán,...
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•June 30, 2025

Tropical Storm Flossie Strengthens Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Could Become Hurricane by Tuesday

Tropical Storm Flossie gains strength off southwestern Mexico, with hurricane status possible by Tuesday. Storm warnings issued from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula. Tropical...
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•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...
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•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...
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•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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•June 23, 2025

Weather Today in Acapulco: Rainy Day Ahead in Acapulco as Showers Continue Through the Night

Acapulco faces a rainy forecast today, June 23, 2025, with light to moderate showers expected throughout the day and night. Temperatures will hover around 25–26°C...
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•June 19, 2025

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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•June 19, 2025

Oaxaca’s Brain Drain Crisis Forces Young Talent to Leave the State

A growing number of young Oaxacans are leaving the state to study and work elsewhere, citing limited university options and poor job prospects. In a...
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•June 19, 2025

DIF Oaxaca opens collection centers for families affected by Hurricane Erika

Following Hurricane Erick’s impact, DIF Oaxaca opens donation centers to collect food, clothing, and emergency supplies for families in the hardest-hit regions. In the aftermath...
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•June 19, 2025

Acapulco sees a wave of reservation cancelations for the weekend due to Hurricane Erick concerns

Acapulco's tourism industry is on alert after hotels reported a wave of cancellations heading into the weekend amid growing concerns about an approaching weather system....
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