The discovery in Mexico was believed to be where Indigenous people resisted the Spanish for more than a century, known as the ...

Chiapas is almost entirely forested, rising gently, and then precipitously, from the Pacific coastal jungles to the central highlands, before reaching 13,850 feet at the peak of the Sierra Madre ...

Archaeologists in Mexico have finally discovered the 'Land of the White Jaguar,' a stronghold for Maya rebels for nearly 110 ...

Explore the rich beauty and vibrant culture of Chiapas, Mexico! This southern gem offers a unique blend of nature, history, and adventure. From the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon to the serene ...

Mexican mayoral candidate and five other people killed at campaign event in Chiapas state By Gerardo Lemos and Fidel Gutierrez, CNN 2 min read Updated 3:29 PM EDT, Fri May 17, 2024 ...

Finally, on July 20, Chiapas state authorities arrived and escorted the trapped villagers to safety. They ended up in the town of Chenalhó at the church of St. Peter the Apostle, where they slept ...

Chiapas has been described by the InSight Crime think tank as "a major smuggling hub of both drugs and migrants." In December, authorities said they recovered more than 30 bodies from pits in Chiapas.

Hundreds of Chiapas residents have had to flee to neighboring Guatemala for their own safety. "They should look for an intelligent way to disarm those groups," said Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi, who ...

CINTALAPA, Mexico (AP) — With Mexican cattle again barred this month from entry to the United States over fears of spreading ...

Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas has started 2024 with a surge in violence between the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco Cartel New Generation, in what is just the latest flare up of a prolonged conflict ...

CHENALHÓ, Mexico, July 21 (Reuters) - Just like the Zapatista rebels before them, the indigenous people of Chiapas state in southern Mexico have taken up arms, though this time they said it was ...