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4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southwest of Huixtla, Chiapas (opens in a new tab)

The National Seismological Service reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chiapas on October 16, 2026. The epicenter was located 110 kilometers southwest of Huixtla at a depth of only 10 kilometers.

Huixtla · heraldodemexico.com.mx · Oct 17

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Authorities seize over 170 kilos of cocaine hidden in truck tanks in Huixtla (opens in a new tab)

Federal authorities seized 171 kilograms of cocaine hidden within the fuel tanks of a tractor-trailer in Huixtla, Chiapas.

Huixtla · tvazteca.com · Oct 17

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171 kilos of cocaine seized from truck in Huixtla, Chiapas ⁠ (opens in a new tab)

Federal authorities secured 171.42 kilos of apparent cocaine, packaged in 170 units, hidden within the fuel tanks of a tractor-trailer. The drug was found during an inspection at the Comprehensive Border Traffic Attention Center (CAITF) in Huixtla, Chiapas.

Huixtla · diario.mx · Oct 16

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