From January 29th to February 1st, the eleventh edition of the Zipolite Nudist Gathering 2026 will take place, bringing together the best of music, traditional parades, yoga, workshops, and unique experiences on the only officially recognized nudist beach in Mexico. This gathering is considered one of the most important events for the nudist community worldwide […]
Oaxaca reports six cases of human myiasis caused by screwworms; three new infections confirmed
Health authorities in Oaxaca confirmed three new cases of human myiasis caused by the screwworm, bringing the state’s total to six patients between November 2025 and January 2026. This makes Oaxaca the third state with the highest number of cases in the country, along with Quintana Roo. According to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System, the […]
Amnesty International will present its report on the disappearance crisis in Mexico in Oaxaca.
In a context marked by more than 128,000 missing and disappeared persons in Mexico, Amnesty International will present in the city of Oaxaca the report entitled “Disappearing Again: Violence and Impacts Faced by Women Searchers in Mexico,” a document that exposes the severity of the humanitarian crisis and the omissions of the State that have […]
Last days to vote for Oaxaca in the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2025
The Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) informs the public that voting to choose Puerto Escondido and Oaxaca as destinations of excellence in the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards closes on January 30. Voting for Puerto Escondido, which is competing in the Best Destination in Mexico category, and Oaxaca, nominated for Best Gastronomic Destination in […]
The Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca Highway has been closed for 14 days due to a landslide.
The Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway remains closed, marking 14 days since the January 13 landslide on the Huitzo-Oaxaca section, in the municipality of San Pablo Etla. The National Guard is securing the area to prevent accidents, causing traffic congestion. Motorists are being diverted onto dirt roads to alleviate the accumulated traffic. Authorities suggest taking the Huajuapan de […]
Huatulco Bays now has a new charter flight from Chicago: Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat
The Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) announced that Huatulco International Airport now has a new charter flight from Chicago, USA, which will operate every Friday until April 3rd of this year. This new route, inaugurated on January 23rd and operated by the TUI group, uses a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 189 passengers, […]
Oaxaca: Mixe-Zapotec communities denounce historical neglect by the state, demand decent and safe roads
In Oaxaca, the political parties that alternate in power have historically neglected the indigenous communities of the Mixe-Zapotec mountains in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The only road they have access to is in complete disrepair and deplorable condition, leading to numerous traffic accidents that have resulted in loss of life, increased prices for basic goods, […]
“Serious irregularities” in the recall referendum in Oaxaca
The recall election in Oaxaca—the first of its kind in any state in the country—was plagued by irregularities, including the Oaxaca State Electoral and Citizen Participation Institute’s (IEEPCO) vote-counting system crashing at least three times. After the system was restored, a noticeable increase in votes was reported in favor of the Morena party governor, Salomón […]
Blockade reinstated on Costera 200; road to Huatulco closed
The road blockade on Federal Highway 200, the coastal highway, was reinstated Friday morning in the Isthmus region, Civil Protection authorities reported. The Regional Civil Protection Delegation in the Isthmus indicated that at 8:40 a.m. on January 23, 2026, the complete closure of traffic was reinstated on the Salina Cruz–Huatulco section, near the town of […]
They are promoting cleaning and environmental care actions at Pescadores Beach in Huatulco
The Municipal Government of Santa María Huatulco, headed by Mayor Julio Cárdenas, through the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT) Directorate, carried out a cleanup campaign at Pescadores Beach as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental protection and comply with the environmental criteria of the Blue Flag certification. This initiative promotes proper waste management, prevents pollution […]