For years, rural communities in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas have endured cartel-related violence, including homicides, extortion, kidnappings, and forced displacement. The situation remains volatile, with criminal organizations tightening their grip on regions along the Mexico-Guatemala border.
According to new reports, the violence in Chiapas has once again driven families to leave the region and seek refuge elsewhere. Last week, more than 100 people fled their homes and crossed into Guatemala to escape ongoing threats from organized crime.
