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Elite Army Unit Tasked With Pacifying Southern Mexico Instead Accused of Wrongful Detentions, Torture

The unit is led by Álvaro Cuauhtémoc Serrano Escobedo, a former Federal Police commander implicated in a 2015 massacre where agents allegedly executed 22 civilians and tampered with the crime scene

Latin Times

'El Cachorro,' Alleged Plaza Boss For The Guatemala-Chiapas Cartel, Killed In Mexico

State and federal authorities confirmed "El Cachorro" and his bodyguard extorted merchants and business owners in the area through protection rackets

Latin Times

Authorities in Southern Mexico Arrest Alleged Leader of Local Gang With Ties To Sinaloa Cartel

Current state Attorney Genera lorge Luis Llaven Abarca revealed that Joaquín "El Chorizo" Flores Hernández was the leader of the local gang known as Karma

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Guatemalan Narco on U.S.' Most Wanted List 'La Chicharra' Captured in Mexico

Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos was arrested in the state of Chiapas, Mexico in a joint operation carried out by the American, Mexican, and Guatemalan governments.

Latin Times

Guatemala Deploys Troops to Mexican Border as Cartel Violence in the Region Escalates

President Arévalo launches "Ring of Fire" operation to combat organized crime, as violence from Mexico's Chiapas state spills into Guatemala.

Latin Times

Three Children Die After Eating Poisoned Bread Intended to Kill Stray Animals in Chiapas

The kids found the bread on their way to a nearby store and did not make it back home.

Latin Times

Climate change is impacting mangos

"Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation, and emerging diseases are among the mélange of climate impacts . . ."

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Latin Times

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

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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.

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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

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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