In the town of Chicomuselo, located in the Mexican state of Chiapas near the Guatemala border, fatalities have been reported as a result of violent clashes. Local observers and community leaders indicate that roughly twenty people died in a confrontation involving rival criminal groups that unfolded over several hours in the recent past. The exact sequence of events remains under investigation, but the atmosphere in the town has been marked by shock and grief as residents reckon with the sudden loss and the disruption to daily life.
According to coverage from the Mexican newspaper Millennium, civil society members in the area described the incident as taking place after armed groups, later identified as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, were seen operating in the region in the days leading up to the confrontation. The violence reportedly persisted for about seven hours, leaving a trail of fear among families who decided to leave their homes and seek safety in neighboring municipalities. A statement from residents of Nueva Morelia underscores the sense of insecurity: there was no security to remain in their homes, and there was no authority guaranteeing protection, prompting a mass relocation. Earlier in December, reports indicated that residents of another Chiapas town, El Limonar, also fled after armed intrusions into their homes, signaling a broader pattern of disruption across the area.
In the aftermath, affected households called on human rights organizations and government authorities to respond with urgency and accountability. They stressed the need for the authorities at all levels to act in accordance with the law and to address the losses suffered by the community. The concerns were framed not only in terms of stolen material possessions but also in terms of freedom, livelihoods created through years of labor, workplaces, and the education and safety of children. The demand was explicit: secure the region, restore a sense of normalcy, and ensure that the people affected receive the support and protection they deserve. Community representatives emphasized that a coordinated response from local, state, and federal actors is essential to prevent a recurrence and to begin rebuilding trust in security institutions that residents historically rely on for protection and relief. The situation continues to be monitored by social organizations and regional media, with ongoing inquiries into the forces involved and the broader implications for regional security and human rights in Chiapas. Millennium’s reporting highlights the intense impact on families and the urgent call for a comprehensive response that addresses both immediate safety and longer-term recovery needs, including psychosocial support for those traumatized by the violence and guaranteed access to essential services. Authorities are urged to maintain transparent communication with communities and to provide timely updates as investigations proceed and facts become clearer. The community remains hopeful that cooperative efforts among civil society groups and government bodies will yield concrete action that stabilizes the region and protects the rights and well-being of its residents. The broader implication of this event underscores the vulnerability of border-adjacent municipalities to criminal activity and the critical importance of a robust, legally grounded response to protect civilians and restore confidence in public safety mechanisms across Chiapas and neighboring regions.