April 4 (UPI) -- Mexican police said authorities are investigating the robbery of 25 German tourists and three Mexicans near the Chiapas state's municipality of Ocosingo by seven hooded men armed with guns and knives.
The incident occurred Saturday when tourists were traveling from San Cristóbal de las Casas to the Mayan archaeological site of Palenque, a trip which would take less than five hours. The bus driver took a detour after he found a road leading to Palenque was blocked by protesters. Police escorted the bus partly but stopped short of Palenque, saying their jurisdiction ended.