Karen Yeshua Pérez Sánchez wins national award for Tsotsil short film

Karen Yeshua Pérez Sánchez, a young filmmaker from Zinacantán, Chiapas, has secured second place in the national Transparencia en Corto 2026 competition. Her short film, titled “CHA’ VINAJIK (Los aparecidos)”, utilizes the Tsotsil language to highlight the cultural identity of indigenous peoples.

This achievement marks the fourth consecutive year that Chiapas has received recognition in this national contest, which is organized as part of the Contralorías MX initiatives. The Secretaría Anticorrupción y Buen Gobierno (SAyBG) recognized the achievement, noting the role of art and communication in preserving cultural roots and promoting social awareness and transparency.