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La Jornada Opinion
2026-06-22
New Highway Threatens Mayan Heart in Chiapas Despite Resistance
A new highway project in Chiapas, the San Cristóbal de Las Casas-Palenque route, is being materialized by the current Chiapas government after decades of resistance. Authorities are reportedly dismissing, criminalizing, or co-opting local communities to proceed.