The National Committee for the Defense of the Chimalapas urged the Oaxaca State Human Rights Ombudsman (DDHPO) to grant protection measures to the communities of Chocomanatlán and Nuevo San Andrés Chimalapa, which are threatened by organized crime. Miguel Ángel García Aguirre, regional coordinator of this human rights organization, said it is urgent to grant these […]
A clothing store worker was stabbed to death in Oaxaca’s Historic Center; she allegedly resisted a robbery.
A woman, an employee at a clothing store in the Historic Center of Oaxaca de Juárez, was stabbed to death by a man. Preliminary public safety reports indicate that the young woman resisted a robbery attempt. The store is located on Trujano Street, just a few blocks from the municipal government building and the municipal […]
Blockades and closure of streets and highways in Oaxaca today, Monday, January 12, 2026, on the return to classes
This Monday, January 12, 2026, marked the return to classes in Oaxaca after a long break for more than 800,000 elementary and middle school students. For this reason, the Traffic Police, along with the Municipal Police and education authorities, are working together this morning to organize vehicular traffic and prevent accidents due to the cold […]
Six women have disappeared in Oaxaca so far in January; two of them are minors.
In the first nine days of January, according to the Missing and Unlocated Persons Unit (DNOL), six women have gone missing in Oaxaca, two of them minors. The Mixteca and Central Valleys regions have the highest number of disappearances so far in January. In the last few hours, families have reported the disappearance of three […]
Students from CBTIS in Oaxaca filmed beating a classmate with a disability
A video circulating on social media shows several students from the Center for Technological, Industrial, and Service-Oriented High School (CBTis 25) in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, assaulting a classmate of short stature on school grounds. The footage captures the students pushing and kicking the student, who tries to dodge the blows. Personnel from the Regional Prosecutor’s […]
Ten days after the Interoceanic Train derailment, operations in Oaxaca remain suspended.
Ten days after the Interoceanic Train derailment, service remains suspended on Line K, from Ciudad Ixtepec to Tonalá; the Tehuanito Sur intercity route; and, of course, Line Z, from Coatzacoalcos to Salina Cruz, the line affected by the accident. To date, the authorities of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway (FIT) have not announced a likely […]
Puerto Escondido under scrutiny for excessive prices and terrible service to tourists
What should be the consolidation of Puerto Escondido as the star destination on the Oaxacan coast is being overshadowed by a growing wave of complaints. Tourists and visitors are reporting an alarming phenomenon of high prices, low-quality services, and outright abuses by lodging and food service providers. The community and frequent travelers have begun issuing […]
Booking.com projects Oaxaca among its favorite destinations for 2026
Oaxaca is poised to become one of the most sought-after tourist destinations by 2026, according to the 2026 Travel Predictions presented by Booking.com, which analyzes emerging trends in global travel habits. The study identifies a shift toward more experiential, personalized travel that connects with individual identities, a trend that positions Oaxaca among the preferred destinations […]
Which gastronomic and tourist destinations in Oaxaca are nominated for the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2025?
2025 brought many surprises to Oaxaca, and its gastronomy and beautiful locations were clearly the stars once again, positioning the state to win prestigious awards. Specific places like Puerto Escondido and several restaurants received nominations for the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards, the most important recognitions in the country within the gastronomy and tourism […]
Journalists in Oaxaca protest the Rafael León case; they demand freedom of expression
Members of the Forum of Journalists and Communicators, Oaxaca chapter, demonstrated this Sunday in support of Veracruz journalist Rafael León Segovia, who was formally charged with obstruction of justice and crimes against public security institutions. About twenty media workers, who demonstrated in El Llano Park in the city of Oaxaca, declared, “Freedom of expression is […]