Chiapas

Artifact Repatriation: Stunning Ancient Mexican Treasures Returned Home to Chiapas

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Seattle, Washington – A collection of ancient Mexican artifacts, including pottery, figurines, and household items, which had been brought to Seattle decades ago, is finally being returned to its rightful home in Mexico. Homeland Security Investigations received a tip in January 2022 about a Seattle resident in possession of 36 ancient artifacts from Chiapas, Mexico. These artifacts, believed to be thousands of years old, were voluntarily returned by the resident, whose family member originally acquired …

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Six people fatally shot at campaign rally

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LA CONCORDIA, Mexico – Six people, including a mayoral candidate, lost their lives in a shooting at a political rally in La Concordia, Chiapas, in the southern part of Mexico, authorities disclosed. The surge of violence adds to an alarming record in a region notorious as a hub for drug and migrant smuggling and victim to sustained cartel territorial wars. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, claimed the lives of six individuals, including …

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More than 18 killed when bus flips over

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OAXACA, MX – A tragic bus accident in southern Mexico claimed the lives of 18 migrants, primarily from Venezuela and Haiti, early Friday, according to local authorities. The Oaxaca state prosecutors reported that the fatalities included two women and three children, while 27 others sustained injuries. The current state of the injured is yet to be disclosed. The bus, carrying a total of 55 migrants, was found flipped onto its side on a winding stretch …

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