"Mayan Ruins Unreachable Due to Gang Violence and Land Conflicts in Mexico"

Mexico's government acknowledges that some Mayan ruin sites in Chiapas are inaccessible due to cartel violence and land disputes, with tour guides reporting drug gang checkpoints on the way to certain sites. The government claims the sites are safe, but many guides no longer take tourists there, impacting the local economy heavily dependent on tourism. The escalating cartel battles in Chiapas, fueled by valuable smuggling routes for migrants, have led to increased danger and economic repercussions for Indigenous communities and residents.