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78 Public Servants, Including Police Officers and City Officials, Accused of Operating Extortion Network in Mexico

The group allegedly charged transportation workers and business owners a weekly fee of around $8; and if they failed to comply, they were at risk of being kidnapped or killed

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025

First Migrant Caravan of 2025 Leaves For The U.S., Mexican Authorities Seek To Dismantle It

It is estimated that around 3,000 of the more than 4,000 migrants that formed caravans in recent weeks were detained by authorities

Latin Times · Jan 3, 2025

Mexican Authorities Uncover 17 Bodies During Investigation of Cartel-Linked Graves in Chiapas

Drug cartels vying for control over key trafficking routes have contributed to an uptick in violent crime in Mexico's poorest state.

Latin Times · Dec 30, 2024

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The Five Guatemalans Charged in Crash That Killed 56 Migrants in Mexico Are Part of a Larger Human Smuggling Gang

The crash took place on December 9, 2021, when a modified trailer carrying 169 migrants, mostly from Guatemala, overturned on a highway in Chiapas

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2024

Mexica Authorities Dismantle Workshop Used By Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Güero Pulseras' To Build 'Narco Tanks'

Authorities were able to seize 54 firearms, 2,000 pounds of marijuana, three motorcycles, nine civilian vehicles and three armored vehicles

Latin Times · Nov 13, 2024

Mexican Border City Has the Country's Highest Levels of Perceived Insecurity

9 out of 10 Tapachula residents claim to feel unsafe amid gangs fighting for control of drug and human trafficking in Chiapas

Latin Times · Oct 27, 2024

Mexican state mourns peacemaker priest as cartel violence surges: ‘They want to intimidate us’

Murder of Father Marcelo Pérez comes amid surge of violence as cartels battle for control of strategic state

The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2024

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Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Catholic Priest and Activist for Indigenous Peoples Murdered in Mexico Just After Celebrating Mass

According to data from Mexico's Federal Security Cabinet, almost 700 killings have taken place in Chiapas so far this year

Latin Times · Oct 22, 2024

Catholic Priest And Activist Killed In Chiapas, Mexico

Tragic killing of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez in Chiapas highlights challenges faced by activists in drug violence regions.

Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Catholic Priest And Indigenous Activist Murdered In Mexico

Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, a prominent advocate for Indigenous rights, was tragically shot in Mexico. The incident highlights the risks faced by social...

El Paso Authorities Monitor Migrant Caravans From Southern Mexico, Prepare Resources For Possible Influx

The first caravan group that left Chiapas on Oct. 5 was near Mexico City, while other groups were moving through the state of Oaxaca.

Latin Times · Oct 21, 2024

Mexican Soldiers Open Fire On Migrants, Killing Six

Mexican soldiers shoot migrants in Chiapas, killing six from Egypt, El Salvador, and Peru. President calls for investigation.

Mexican Army Shoots Migrants, Killing Six In Chiapas Incident

Mexican army shooting incident involving migrants raises questions about force use and migrant protection, highlighting dangers faced during journeys.

Latin Times · Oct 3, 2024

Mexican Military Mistakenly Shoots Bus Carrying Dozens of Migrants, Killing Six

The incident, which took place in Chiapas, raises concerns about militarization, migrant safety, and accountability for security forces in the country

Hurricane John Strikes Mexico's Southern Coast With Life-Threatening Conditions

Hurricane John hits Mexico's southern coast, prompting evacuations and warnings of 'catastrophic' floods and mudslides. Oaxaca and Chiapas prepare for heav...

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2024

Hurricane John poised to slam Mexico’s Pacific coast with 100mph winds

Chiapas, Oaxaca and Guerrero brace for impact as ‘life-threatening’ category 2 storm to make landfall Tuesday

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 14, 2024

From street vendor to UFC Fighter: The unlikely success story of Mexico’s Ronaldo ‘Lazy Boy’ Rodriguez

Mexican prospect Ronaldo 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez recounts his rough upbringing and difficult road to the UFC.

Latin Times · Sep 12, 2024

Mexican law enforcement rescues more than 100 migrants from stash house

Between January and July of 2024, Grupos Beta, an organization that aids migrants, reported 450 rescues of migrants from extreme-risk conditions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024

The bitter future of chocolate? How drought and a youth exodus threaten Mexico’s prized cocoa

As prices soar, farmers are facing the worst harvests in decades, while traditional production methods passed down for generations are being lost

Latin Times · Aug 25, 2024

Migrants can now apply for asylum through CBP One app from southern Mexico

CBP is now allowing migrants to request asylum appointments from the states of Tabasco and Chiapas.

The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2024

More than 500 Mexicans flee to Guatemala to escape cartel violence in Chiapas

Chiapas, once a haven for Guatemalans fleeing genocide, sees citizens crossing border to escape tyranny of cartels

Latin Times · Jul 27, 2024

Hundreds of Mexicans are fleeing to Guatemala as drug cartel violence increases

Mexican families began arriving to various locations in Cuilco this week according to Guatemala's National Disaster Reduction Coordinator

Mexican President Acknowledges Refugees Fleeing Drug Cartel Violence

Mexican President thanks Guatemala for aiding 600 refugees fleeing cartel violence in Chiapas. President López Obrador downplays severity of situation, emp...

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