Oaxaca remains in ninth place nationally for extreme violence, with 378 documented murders between January and May 2026, the Executive Secretary of the National Public Security System confirmed this afternoon. The federal government specified that Oaxaca recorded more homicides than Jalisco (355), Mexico City (351), and Michoacán (336), states that have at some point registered […]

Fishermen have reported a new oil spill from the state-owned petroleum company, threatening marine wildlife along the Pacific coast, an area that is vital to the livelihoods of local coastal communities. The leak occurred at a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) refinery in the port city of Salina Cruz, in the southern state of Oaxaca. The company […]

The head of the Legal Counsel and Legal Assistance Office, Geovany Vásquez Sagrero, addressed the case and warned that property dispossession is a priority crime for the public administration due to the social harm it causes. “We do not have any information ourselves, but what commonly happens is that if there is an investigation file […]

The state of Oaxaca has seen an increase in violence against mayors and former mayors in the last two months, with a total of three murders and two armed attacks. The first murder of a man who held this office in the state occurred on April 13: Francisco Fidel Gijón Vásquez, who served two terms […]

Just a few minutes from the Historic Center of Oaxaca City lies a paradise-like destination ideal for admiring nature: the Oaxaca Ecological Regeneration Center, better known as CREO. CREO is a unique ecotourism park with incredible views of its forest, home to endemic species from the state, where visitors can enjoy the flight of butterflies. […]

Former mayor of Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, José Alberto Martínez, a member of the Popular Revolutionary Front (FPR) and son of Tomás Martínez, a prominent figure in the organization in the Sierra Sur region who was murdered in 2020, survived an armed attack in which one member of his security detail was killed. Martínez was […]

Residents of the rural community of Llano de Sabino requested urgent action after accusing the municipal president of Santa María Apazco, Eduardo García Santiago, members of his council, and municipal police officers of institutional violence and serious aggressions against Indigenous Mixtec women. The community authority, members of the Council of Elders, and the Community Committee […]

With the sea as its backdrop, the La Cava Secreta Wine Festival at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa immersed attendees in the world of Mexican wine, exploring the challenges, myths, and passion behind the country’s wine industry. The event paired exceptional wines with Oaxacan gastronomy, showcasing the dedication behind every bottle and dish. A Gathering […]

Oaxaca’s cultural richness arrives in Mexico City with a new edition of Oaxacate, an event that brings together gastronomy, music, handicrafts, traditions, and the vibrant spirit of Oaxaca in Iztapalapa. From June 19 to June 22, this free event will allow visitors to experience and enjoy one of Mexico’s most important and representative cultures. Admission […]

The disappearance of Dayana Romina Pérez Acuña, a four-month-old baby, and her sister Ximena Pérez Acuña, age 14, reported since June 10, 2026, in the community of San Miguel del Campo, part of the municipality of Asunción Cacalotepec in the Mixe region of Oaxaca, has once again raised concerns about child safety in the state. […]