Authorities have arrested immigration activist Luis García Villagrán in southern Mexico. Tuesday 's arrest came a day before ...

A legal battle is playing out in Mexico after police detained a well-known migration activist earlier this month, accusing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas boasts steamy tropical rainforest jungles, fertile and pine-forested mountains, and standout colonial cities and towns. Known for its cobblestone streets, ...

Kelly Clarkson wasn’t mentioned in an obituary for her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away on August 7. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

A vehicle full of migrants overturned in Chiapas, Mexico, Thursday night, leaving 55 dead and 105 injured, authorities said. "After the accident that occurred in Chiapa de Corzo, I inform you that ...