The Mexican government, through the National Water Commission (Conagua), held a two-day consultation in the municipality of Villa Sola de Vega, Oaxaca, to approve the construction of the Margarita Maza dam, formerly known as Paso Ancho, a project that is part of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s National Water Plan. The consultation took place on September […]
Between the poverty line and the ingenuity of the market in Oaxaca
In August 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) updated the income poverty lines. In urban areas, the threshold to cover the food basket was set at $2,452.05 per person per month, while the total poverty line—which includes non-food goods and services—reached $4,722.01. In rural areas, the amounts were $1,850.73 and $3,394.06, respectively. […]
Alert in Oaxaca for storms, strong winds, and electrical activity
The State Coordination of Civil Protection and Risk Management (CEPCyGR) reported that a string of storms will affect various areas of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Sierra Sur, and Oaxaca Coast regions; some will be accompanied by electrical activity, hail, and strong wind gusts. It specified that this phenomenon is due to the passage of tropical […]
Oaxaca Congress approves advance of recall referendum; seeks to streamline procedures
The Oaxaca Congress approved a series of reforms to the State’s Political Constitution and the Law on Recall of Mandates for the State of Oaxaca, related to the organization, procedural deadlines, and implementation of the recall referendum. With these modifications, it was established that the referendum will now begin during the month following the end […]
Earthquake today, September 10: A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits the coast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 10, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the coast of Puerto Escondido, in the state of Oaxaca, according to information from the National Seismological Service. The information provided by the agency estimates that the epicenter was located 31 kilometers southeast of Puerto Escondido, at 2:39 p.m. Its exact coordinates are […]
A 47-year-old man is arrested in Oaxaca for chaining his children to escape to a bar.
In the state of Oaxaca, investigative agents from the Attorney General’s Office arrested a man who chained his two children to escape to a bar. The defendant was identified as Alfredo Jesús B., 47, who even lost his job due to his alcohol addiction. A video of the moment a motorcyclist was hit by a […]
Did you feel it? A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Oaxaca; Mexico City activates emergency protocols.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was felt this afternoon in the Oaxaca Coast region, with its preliminary epicenter north of Pinotepa Nacional, according to a report from the National Seismological Service (SASMEX) shared on social media. The earthquake occurred at 4:33 p.m. (Central Mexico time) and was detected by the Mexican Seismic Alert System (SASMEX). However, […]
Oaxaca transporters protest against the BinniBus
Oaxaca City urban transport concessionaires, accompanied by operators, protested this Wednesday at the end of the national flag-raising ceremony in the Alameda de León neighborhood. They accuse the Salomón Jara administration and the Secretary of Mobility, Yesenia Nolasco, of deceiving them about their participation in the BinniBus project and attempting to eliminate public transport concessions […]
September has begun! A 4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Oaxaca: Moderate intensity reported.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Oaxaca in the early hours of Friday, September 5, according to the National Seismological Service. According to estimates, the earthquake, for which no seismic or cell phone alerts were activated, occurred just 4 kilometers south of San Pedro, Pochutla, Oaxaca, at a depth of 9 kilometers. Due to its proximity […]
A luxury paradise in Puerto Escondido: this is Zicatela’s most exclusive hotel.
The most luxurious hotel awaits you on one of Oaxaca’s most sought-after beaches. Ennea Hotel combines architecture, nature, and cuisine, creating an unforgettable experience. Located on Guanajuato Street, Punta Zicaleta, in Brisas de Zicaleta, this hotel offers an authentic connection with Mother Nature through its facilities. A paradise in Punta Zicaleta This space is designed […]