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  • Nacional: Séptima Asamblea Nacional por el agua, la vida y el territorio
    by SIPAZ on 12/08/2026 at 17:32

    De cara al 30.º aniversario del Congreso Nacional Indígena (CNI), que se celebrará el 12 de octubre de 2026, se están realizando diversas asambleas y jornadas de organización con la participación de pueblos y comunidades indígenas de distintas regiones de México. Uno de los encuentros más importantes tuvo lugar en Loma de Bácum, Sonora, donde participaron más de

  • Chiapas: Madres Buscadoras hallan rastros de desaparecidos
    by SIPAZ on 11/08/2026 at 18:06

    Integrantes de Madres Buscadoras de Chiapas localizaron más de un centenar de restos óseos en distintos predios de Chiapa de Corzo y 20 de Noviembre, que podrían pertenecer al menos a cinco personas. En una casa de seguridad ubicada en la colonia Nicolás Bravo encontraron huesos junto con ropa, calzado, maletas y jeringas. En otra

  • Chiapas: Realizan peregrinación en Bachajón y manifiestan su rechazo hacia la «Ruta de las Culturas Mayas»
    by SIPAZ on 11/08/2026 at 15:17

    El domingo 9 de agosto, en el marco del Día Internacional de los Pueblos Originarios se llevó a cabo la peregrinación del Pueblo Creyente de la Misión de Bachajón a la que acudieron alrededor de 600 comunidades de la región pertenecientes a las cinco vicarías de la Misión de Bachajón. Los cientos de creyentes peregrinaron

  • Chiapas: Localizan sin vida a menor de edad en Chamula
    by SIPAZ on 11/08/2026 at 14:37

    El 3 de agosto de 2026, Juana “N”, una adolescente de 14 años de la comunidad Yolonam Concontic, en el municipio de San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, fue reportada como desaparecida. Después de más de tres días de búsqueda, en la que participaron familiares, habitantes de la comunidad, autoridades tradicionales y personal de Protección Civil, fue

  • National/International: Mexico Facing Alarming Spike in Murders of Reporters, RSF
    by SIPAZ on 28/07/2026 at 21:35

    Following the recent murder of journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar in Oaxaca, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned of an increase considered “alarming” in homicides against journalists. The organization pointed out that the country continues to be the most dangerous country in America to practice journalism and that the increase in murdered journalists was unprecedented for approximately

  • National/International: Mexico Files 20 Complaints to US over Deaths of 17 Citizens in ICE Custody
    by SIPAZ on 25/07/2026 at 20:58

    @Diario Libre The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported that the Mexican government has filed 20 complaints in the United States regarding the deaths of 17 Mexican citizens since May 2025, which occurred during operations or while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a statement, the ministry specified that Mexico’s

  • Chiapas: Residents of Pantelho Demand Wider Investigation after Security Operation
    by SIPAZ on 24/07/2026 at 12:26

    @Al Faro A security operation deployed in the municipality of Pantelho on July 21st resulted in the arrest of three people and sparked diverse reactions among residents of the region, who demanded that investigations continue to locate those they consider primarily responsible for the violence affecting the municipality. According to residents, authorities have not yet

  • Oaxaca: Four Women Murdered in State during Guelaguetza Festivities
    by SIPAZ on 23/07/2026 at 12:11

    @Femicidal Violence in Oaxaca While state authorities and political representatives participated in the celebrations of the Primer Lunes del Cerro, violence against women resurfaced in Oaxaca. In recent days, four women were found dead in different municipalities across the state, in incidents currently under investigation by authorities. The first case was reported on Monday in

SIPAZ Report Vol XXXI Nº 1 – March 2026

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12/03/2026

LATEST: Security in Mexico, Mitigated Progress

Migration and border security have been central issues in relations between Mexico and the United States, although they don't always appear in the news spotlight. Historically, they have influenced the tone of the relationship and represent a significant element of pressure on Mexico.
12/03/2026

FOCUS: Megarailway Projects in the Southeast. Human Rights Violations, Socio-environmental Impacts, and Militarization in the Name of Development

Over the past two decades, Mexico has promoted large infrastructure projects under the guise of regional development, modernization, and well-being.
12/03/2026

ARTICLE: SIPAZ – Three Decades of Supportive Presence and Blossoming Hope. Interview with Jorge Santiago

In commemoration of our 30th anniversary, we decided to sit down with people who have encountered SIPAZ along the way. One of them is Jorge Santiago Santiago, a renowned human rights defender, theologian, and pastoral advisor in Chiapas.

Important Dates

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Peace Process, War Process

Brief history of the conflict in Chiapas

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