Residents flee Tila, Chiapas due to cartel violence

A town in Chiapas, Mexico, called Tila, has seen almost all its residents flee due to violent turf wars between rival drug cartels and local community groups. The conflict has intensified with assassinations and attacks, forcing many to abandon their homes. Indigenous farmers in Tila claim their land was stolen by government officials and sold to outsiders. The community group Los Autonomos is fighting to reclaim this land amid ongoing violence from the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, which has displaced thousands. The Mexican government has faced criticism for its inaction, labeling the situation as a minor local conflict. Meanwhile, armed groups continue to threaten residents, leading to a climate of fear and instability in the area.