Oaxaca once again ranked among the states with the highest incidence of intentional homicides in the country, registering four victims in a single day, according to data released by the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) for May 1, 2026. This figure places the state at the highest level of daily violence […]

An 8-year-old boy died in Oaxaca as a result of an armed attack stemming from a debt collection dispute. The incident occurred on the night of May 3rd in the Lorenza Santiago neighborhood of Juchitán de Zaragoza. A man fired shots at a house to intimidate a man who owed him money. An 8-year-old boy […]

The state of Oaxaca ranks second nationally in the number of people registered with the federal government’s Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists. Since Governor Salomón Jara Cruz took office in December 2022, 33 activists have been murdered, according to the organization Services for Alternative Education (Educa). Although officials from the Morena party […]

A historic swell is hitting Zicatela with waves exceeding the average of the last decade, while the surfing community celebrates the international recognition of the iconic Mexican spot. The Mexican Pacific has offered up one of those scenes this week that explains why Puerto Escondido was recently recognized as a World Surfing Reserve. Coinciding with […]

Governor David Monreal Ávila announced that the state of Oaxaca will be the special guest at the 2026 Day of the Dead Festival in Zacatecas, strengthening cultural exchange and promoting Mexican traditions. During the announcement, the governor emphasized that this invitation represents an opportunity to enrich one of the state’s most important events by incorporating […]

Puerto Escondido is one of the most sought-after destinations for those who want to connect with nature, enjoy the tranquility of its sunsets, or experience the thrill of surfing. This positioning has been recognized by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026, ranking it fifth among trending destinations worldwide. During the Tianguis Turístico […]

A couple was shot and killed on Raúl González Avenue, a few meters from the 30-bed hospital in Puerto Escondido. Police arrived at the scene. The incident occurred around noon, when gunshots were reported on the aforementioned avenue, in front of the Ramírez Funeral Home, located in the Jardines neighborhood of this tourist destination. State, […]

At the 2026 Tianguis Turístico (Tourism Fair), Oaxaca reaffirmed its position as the country’s gastronomic epicenter with the celebration of “La Tlayudiza,” an event designed to showcase the state’s rich cultural, culinary, and tourism offerings to key players in the sector. The event brought together 600 attendees, including government officials from various levels, tourism service […]

The National Council of Indigenous Peoples (CNPI) rejected the creation of indigenous political parties in Oaxaca, arguing that the autonomy and self-determination of communities cannot be limited, conditioned, or subordinated to party structures. The CNPI’s statement was released through a press release issued by the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI). In the statement, they […]

Year after year, the beaches of Oaxaca are adorned with a very special visitor: the arrival of thousands of sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs and give rise to a new generation. This natural phenomenon is known as arribada. The arribada is one of the most impressive spectacles offered by olive ridley […]