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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Latin Times

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...

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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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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.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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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Mexicans Seek Refuge In Guatemala From Drug Cartel Violence

Mexican refugees flee cartel violence in Chiapas to Guatemala, highlighting the need for international aid and cooperation.

The Independent UK

Massive displacement latest sign of fear in Mexican state disputed by cartels

It was night when residents began hearing gunshots in the remote southern Mexico town of Tila

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Violence And Displacement Escalate In Chiapas, Mexico

Violence in Tila, Chiapas, Mexico leads to 4,000+ displaced residents amid gang attacks. President López Obrador attributes conflict to internal disputes, ...

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