Hundreds of Mexicans Seek Refuge in Guatemala Amid Escalating Cartel Violence

Guatemalan authorities grant temporary visas as Mexican government downplays crisis in Chiapas.

Over 500 Mexicans, including many children, fled to Guatemala to escape cartel violence in Chiapas.
Guatemala has issued temporary humanitarian visas to the refugees, allowing them to stay for 30 days.
Mexican President López Obrador has minimized the severity of the violence, despite the mass exodus.
Local communities in Chiapas face severe insecurity, with cartels using heavy weapons and drones.
Human rights defenders criticize the Mexican government's indifference and lack of effective response.