Tapachula
Coverage of Tapachula in the Nexus archive.
- A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border, causing minor injuries in southern Mexico and triggering evacuations in multiple countries. No severe damage or casualties were reported, with authorities monitoring tsunami risks along coastal areas.
- Some ‘Mexico Embraces You’ centers, created to help deportees, are closing
President Claudia Sheinbaum's 'Mexico Embraces You' program, which supports deported citizens, is closing some shelters as deportations decrease. The government is reviewing the program to ensure efficient resource allocation, with remaining facilities operating in key locations like Villahermosa, Tapachula, and Mexico City’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
- Mexico Captures Alleged MS-13 Leader Near the Guatemala Border
Mexican authorities captured an alleged high-ranking MS-13 leader in Tapachula, Chiapas, near the Guatemala border. The individual, a Salvadoran wanted by El Salvador, was taken in a high-profile operation targeting the transnational gang.