The National Meteorological Service (SMN) forecasts heavy rains, high waves, and temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in the state of Oaxaca for Wednesday, July 30, due to various weather conditions affecting the Mexican territory. Very heavy rains are expected, with intense rainfall accumulations of between 75 and 150 millimeters over 24 hours in […]
Reyna Belén, 23, was killed in Oaxaca.
Reyna Belén, 23, was found dead and suffering from gunshot wounds near the banks of the Río de los Perros, in the eighth section of Cheguigo, Juchitán, Oaxaca. Authorities arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area; however, her relatives took her body. This femicide occurs less than a week after the femicide of […]
Oaxaca will have a Cablebús: it will go from Cerro del Fortín to the Monument to the Mother
The governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara, confirmed that work is underway on an urban cable car project similar to the Cablebús in Mexico City and the Mexicable in the State of Mexico. The system, which is emerging as a tourism and mobility solution for the capital, would connect iconic points, from Cerro del Fortín to […]
For the first time in 44 years, the International Book Fair will not be held in Oaxaca.
For the first time in 44 years, the Oaxaca International Book Fair (FILO) will not be held this year. In a statement, the organizers argued that current conditions “in the area of cultural financing” do not allow it to take place. “After more than 40 years of holding, the Oaxaca International Book Fair (FILO) is […]
Guelaguetza 2025: When is the tlayuda fair in Oaxaca?
As part of Guelaguetza, the most emblematic festival in Oaxaca and Mexico, the 2025 Tlayuda Fair will be held in the municipality of San Antonio de la Cal, a place distinguished for being the land that has given the state one of its greatest gastronomic treasures. The tlayuda, in addition to being one of the […]
Oaxaca earthquake: 4.1 magnitude quake recorded in Puerto Escondido
The National Seismological Service (SSN) recorded a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in the municipality of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. According to preliminary official information, the earthquake occurred at 9:06 a.m. on July 21, 17 km north of the city, and had a depth of 32.7 km. The exact location of the earthquake is located at the coordinates […]
Alleged suspect in missing couple case arrested on Veracruz-Oaxaca border
The Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office has announced, through its official website, the arrest of a man allegedly involved in the disappearance of a married couple. The incident occurred on the border between Veracruz and Oaxaca. The detainee, identified as M.C.P., is allegedly involved in the crime of disappearance committed by private individuals against two […]
Experience Oaxaca with a sporting celebration at the 2025 Guelaguetza Half Marathon
Governor Salomón Jara Cruz signaled the start of the 2025 Guelaguetza Half Marathon, which was attended by more than 10,000 people from Oaxaca, from different states and abroad. The competition, organized through the Sports Institute (Indeporte), started at the Guelaguetza Auditorium, where the sporting event began at 7:00 a.m. The route included International Highway 190 […]
Going to Guelaguetza? These are the best places to experience the Oaxacan festival.
Every July, Oaxaca transforms into a colorful, musical, and traditional setting with the celebration of Guelaguetza, one of Mexico’s most important cultural festivals. This ancient festival brings together the state’s eight regions to share their customs, dances, and traditional costumes in an act that celebrates the brotherhood among peoples. Its name comes from Zapotec and […]
Oaxaca police investigated for publicly exposing a naked woman
The Ombudsman’s Office for Human Rights of the People of Oaxaca (DDHPO) has launched an investigation against the state and municipal police officers of San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca, who paraded a naked woman through the streets of the Hacienda Blanca police station after she was detained and stripped of her clothes by a group of […]