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Demanding a Stop to Violence in Tapachula, Chiapas

Catholic Church · Tapachula

Demanding a Stop to Violence in Tapachula, Chiapas

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At least 100 inhabitants, including migrants, marched for peace in this city, asking the municipal authority, headed by the Black Mayor, Yamil Melgar Aranda, to stop the violence. The silent walk, on which some prayed, left the city center to the Bicentennial Park. One of the women members of the contingent said: "We want hope to come to the city and ask the authorities to do whatever they can to ensure security." "We come to this procession mar…See the Story

Strengthening Migration Policies in the Us Moves Traffic in Mexico

Donald Trump · Tapachula

Strengthening Migration Policies in the Us Moves Traffic in Mexico

It is in this city, according to the Spanish news agency, which cites allegations of activists and migrants, that traffic traffickers dispute road control to the north border. The director of the Centre for Humanification (CDH) in Tapachula, Luis Rey García Villagrán, said that traffickers cover between $10,000 and $15,000 (between €8,500 and 12.730) per traffic. "Therefore there is also an internal war between the cartels. There is also a confl…See the Story

One of El Salvador’s Most Wanted Gang Members Is Captured in Mexico

Tapachula · Tapachula

One of El Salvador’s Most Wanted Gang Members Is Captured in Mexico

Security Minister Gustavo Villatoro confirmed the capture of Douglas Vladimir Mejía Girón, alias “Black”, “Roro” or “Burro”, an active member of the 18 Southern gang, who was located in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, thanks to an articulated work between the Salvadoran and international authorities. Mejía Girón is on the list of the most wanted gang members in the country and is linked to crimes such as aggravated homicide, illicit groups, illegal …Read Article

Tourist Peak with Guatemalan Tvr for Free

The influx of the neighboring country represents about 30 percent of the regional economy IVÁN LÓPEZ/PORTAVOZ PHOTO: ALEJANDRO LÓPEZ After years of reports of extortion and administrative obstacles, Tapachula once again opened its doors to border tourism.The elimination of the charge for the Regional Visitor's Card (TVR) represents a key measure to regain the confidence of Guatemalan travelers, who have been pillars of economic dynamism in the r…Economy · Tapachula Read Article

Fiscal Stimuli: a Barrage or an Economic Respite?

The recent reduction of VAT and the proposal to eliminate it in strategic areas are more favorable steps YUSETT YÁÑEZ/PORTAVOZ In Chiapas, the southern border of the country has been facing a constant migration crisis for years.This phenomenon has led to an increase in the number of people seeking asylum, attracted by the hope of a better life in the face of limited economic opportunities in their places of origin.In this context, local entrepre…Tapachula · Tapachula Read Article

Walking on the Streets of Tapachula Is Insecure: Ask for More Surveillance!

In Tapachula , many streets have become insecure; in the evenings, they demand the lack of public lighting, and during the day, the scarce police presence have caused fear among its inhabitants. “When I come to rehearse I feel insecure; in the corridor of the market or in other corridors to go to the transport is dark, there is no light, as right now, the pickpockets, the assailants, I feel more insecure,” says Rafael, a inhabitant. “I walk like…Tapachula · Tapachula Read Article

Magisterium Demands Solution to the Collapse of Issste

More than 100,000 beneficiaries face inoperative medical services that force them to seek care outside the state CARLOS RUIZ/PORTAVOZ PHOTO: ALEJANDRO LÓPEZ The crisis at the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE) in Tapachula has ceased to be a rumor to become a collective demand.The Chiapas teachers, through Section VII of the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE), plans to put on the ta…Tapachula · Tapachula Read Article

The Spanish Far Right Wants to Outlaw More than a Million Migrants, Including Thousands of Cubans.

The Spanish #far-right wants to reverse the immigration regularizations carried out in the country and outlaw more than a million #migrants, including thousands of #Cubans, who are already #Spanish citizens.Immigration · Spain See the Story

Unach Will Provide Self-Financing Courses in Italian and French in Tapachula

Open the article to view the coverage from Chiapas NewsTapachula · Tapachula Read Article

Let's Denounce Corruption in Public Works: Eduardo Ramírez

+ In Tapachula, the governor signed a collaboration agreement with the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chiapas A.C. – He led the Regional Meeting of Municipalities for Soconusco Health – Agua Segura TAPACHULA, Chiapas, June 28, 2025.- In the municipality of Tapachula, Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar signed a collaboration agreement with the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chiapas A.C., as part of compliance with the Public Works Act for the State. In this …Tapachula · Tapachula Read Article

Impresses Increase 60% Due to School Closures

Chiapanecos tend to resort to loans to cover costs in clothes, photos and cohabitations of end-of-year CARLOS RUIZ/PORTAVOZ PHOTO: ALEJANDRO LÓPEZ The closing school celebrations have become a financial burden that strongly hits the pocket of the Soconusco families. In Tapachula, pawnshops have reported an increase of up to 60 percent in the demand for loans during the last weeks of June, especially to cover expenses related to special uniforms,…Tapachula · Tapachula Read Article

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