OAXACA, Mexico – The culinary scene of Oaxaca is once again in the national and international spotlight. The state has been nominated for “Best Food Destination” in the 2026 Food and Travel Reader Awards, an accolade that recognizes outstanding destinations and standout offerings within the tourism and hospitality industries. The voting period remains open until […]
OAXACA, Mexico – Oaxaca remains one of the country’s most violent regions, finishing the month of September as the eighth most violent state in Mexico in terms of homicide rates. According to the latest data, 619 people were murdered in the state between January and September. The federal government reported that Oaxaca surpassed the violence […]
OAXACA, Mexico — The Mexican Navy (Semar) successfully intercepted a vessel transporting approximately 1.268 tons of alleged cocaine off the coast of Oaxaca during a joint maritime patrol with the U.S. Coast Guard. According to official reports, the operation took place in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 366 nautical miles south of Huatulco. Naval units, including […]
HUATULCO, Mexico — State investigators have arrested a man believed to be responsible for the murder of a local merchant nearly five months after the fatal attack occurred in the coastal town of Huatulco. The General Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Oaxaca (FGEO) confirmed the arrest of the individual, identified as A.E.R.H., who was […]
JUCHITÁN, MEXICO — A high-ranking municipal official in Oaxaca has been arrested as part of a major law enforcement operation aimed at dismantling an organized extortion network that has targeted local businesses and the transportation sector. Judith Martínez Hernández, the Director of Cultural Development for the Municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, was taken into custody […]
OAXACA, MEXICO — In the state of Oaxaca, where “bloqueos” (roadblocks) have become a near-daily reality for commuters, one local woman has devised a unique and unconventional solution to ensure she is never late for work or school: she simply skates through them. Claudia Ojeda, a young resident of the state capital, has gained attention […]
OAXACA, MEXICO — Oaxacan cultural advocates and agricultural experts are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a coordinated effort by three U.S. liquor companies to profit from the region’s cultural heritage through misinformation and the misappropriation of its indigenous identity. The companies in question—Whiskey Acres, Green Door, and Still Austin—have faced public condemnation […]
SANTA MARÍA MIXTEQUILLA, MEXICO — A wave of violence swept through the municipality of Santa María Mixtequilla, Oaxaca, late Monday night, as unidentified gunmen opened fire on the municipal palace and a police patrol, while also setting a motorcycle ablaze at a main access point to the town. The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection […]
Throughout July, Oaxaca’s cultural calendar is filled with activities celebrating the rich traditions of its communities as part of the Guelaguetza, the state’s most important festival, where dance, music, gastronomy, and handicrafts take center stage. One of the most anticipated events of the season is the Wool Rug Fair, held in Teotitlán del Valle, a […]
For the second consecutive day, drivers of Urvan vans and buses are blocking Federal Highway 190 to demand the regularization of their vehicles. The protest is taking place in front of the Oaxaca delegation of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, where their vehicles are obstructing traffic in both directions. The leader of the […]
