Overview
- Fires broke out overnight at Kabala and Anubis in central Villaflores, with Kabala’s facade burned and three vehicles set alight and the Anubis blaze brought under control by authorities.
- The Chiapas state prosecutor’s office opened a criminal case and deployed a specialized team to the scene, saying it will share investigation updates in the coming hours.
- Local reporting says the proprietor of El Cábala el Tamayo has not been located, adding a missing-person dimension to the case.
- Some outlets described the perpetrators as armed men, a characterization not confirmed by the prosecutor’s office.
- Residents and nearby business owners reported alarm over the attacks, and authorities encouraged tips via anonymous and emergency lines.