The staff at the 30-bed IMSS-Bienestar Hospital in Ciudad Ixtepec, Oaxaca, has suspended services due to a severe shortage of medications and basic supplies, and power outages. Martín Ramírez, a union leader at the hospital, reported that they lack gloves, bandages, syringes, laboratory reagents, and functioning emergency equipment. We lack the most basic supplies to […]
Acid Attack on Dogs by Foreigner Sparks Outrage in Oaxaca
A disturbing video has been circulating online showing a foreign national hurling acid at two dogs inside a property in Cuilápam de Guerrero, Oaxaca, leaving the animals with severe burns. According to eyewitnesses and medical reports, Jeremie Bessiere, identified as the attacker, allegedly threw an acid bomb at the dogs around 4:40 am on May […]
“El Cochambres,” a transport leader with multiple arrest warrants, is arrested; he is linked to Morena and is accused of causing violence in Oaxaca.
This Thursday morning, José Manuel R. M., alias “El Cochambres,” was arrested by State Highway Police officers in the center of Oaxaca City after being involved in a vehicle accident. The arrest was made with a firearm, given the dangerous nature of the individual, who has at least eight outstanding arrest warrants. Ministerial sources reported […]
The Oaxaca government will regulate the Guelaguetza festival; the use of fireworks will be restricted.
The municipal government of Oaxaca announced that it will regulate the use of the Guelaguetza candles, with the goal of preventing excessive alcohol consumption, as well as the improper handling of fireworks and road disruptions that have caused disturbances in the area. For his part, the mayor of the capital, Raymundo Chagoya, recalled the accidents […]
Another “Barefoot Mountain Children” coach murdered in Oaxaca; immediate investigation demanded
Putla de Guerrero. – Cutberto Hernández García, a teacher and coach of the “Barefoot Mountain Children” of the Triqui people, was murdered with a firearm in the municipal seat of Putla de Guerrero, in the Southern Sierra of Oaxaca. This makes two coaches killed by violence. Cutberto Hernández was an indigenous primary school teacher and […]
The muxes and their Zapotec legacy receive public support from Oaxaca Cultural
Oaxaca Cultural has issued a statement expressing its support for sexual and gender diversity, highlighting their contribution to the human and cultural richness of communities. The organization emphasizes that its position goes beyond tolerance, advocating for justice, dignity, and the creation of spaces where all people can live freely, respectfully, and without fear. In its […]
Three Oaxaca viewpoints that will leave you breathless: enjoy “seas of clouds” and unique natural landscapes.
In Mexico, Oaxaca stands out for its cultural richness, its world-renowned cuisine, and, above all, for its mountainous landscapes that look like something out of a postcard, ideal for a getaway. The mountain ranges that run through its territory hide corners where the mist creates visual spectacles known as “seas of clouds,” a natural experience […]
500 people arrested during Operation Fisherman in Oaxaca
Activists announced that 500 people were arrested this weekend during Operation Pescador, which the Oaxaca government carried out near the capital’s central water supply center. State and federal security forces participated in the operation. The police action began on Friday and concluded yesterday. Human rights defenders considered it a discriminatory and violative act, as those […]
Oaxaca stands out as a quality destination by Mexico’s National Treasure Board
With a firm commitment to boosting the competitiveness of the state’s tourism sector, Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz attended the National Meeting of the Treasures of Mexico Association, which aims to promote excellence in hotel and restaurant service. Oaxaca, the cultural and gastronomic heart of the country Accompanied by the head of the Federal Tourism […]
What day in May does hurricane season begin in Oaxaca?
The tropical cyclone season in the Pacific is about to begin, and civil protection authorities are already preparing for what could be a period of high meteorological activity. According to the State Coordination of Civil Protection and Risk Management (CEPCyGR), current oceanic and atmospheric conditions point to a more active than usual scenario, marked by […]