A bus belonging to the company Autotransportes Istmeños, which operates the Juchitán-Salina Cruz route, caught fire mid-transit. The 20 passengers managed to leave the vehicle and were unharmed, according to bus company officials. Company representative Desiderio de Gyves explained that the fire was caused by an electrical system failure. The bus was experiencing problems. It […]
Dozens of streets and avenues in the Oaxaca Metropolitan Area have been transformed by the State Government.
The Oaxaca Metropolitan Area’s Mega Patching and Resurfacing Plan has completed the repair of dozens of streets and avenues in the municipalities of Oaxaca de Juárez, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán. Work continues to transform roads neglected by other administrations into efficient and safe routes for residents, said Carlos Vichido Hernández, head […]
Oaxaca among the ten states with the most attacks on the press: “Information Barriers”
The organization Article 19 recorded 20 attacks against the press in the state of Oaxaca during 2024, placing it among the 10 states in the country with the highest number of such events. In its report “Information Barriers: Challenges to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information,” it details that 19 were direct attacks and […]
Casa Tobi, a residence hidden in the nature of Oaxaca
To explain the conceptual and creative process behind the design of Casa Tobi, the Mexican firm Espacio 18 Arquitectura referred to the reflections of Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, who refers to “a future where the primitive principles of architecture allow for the evolution of living space, which is shaped by its use and time, and […]
Clash at bus station in Oaxaca leaves three dead
Three people were killed in a confrontation at the Santiago Pinotepa Nacional bus station after security forces attacked the area. A municipal police officer and a Navy officer were killed in the attack, while the attacker was killed when they repelled the attack, the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office reported. The agency also indicated that […]
The Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival kicks off this Sunday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
As part of the celebration of the city’s 493rd anniversary, a series of activities filled with culture, art, and sports will be held. Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, April 19, 2025. – As part of the 493rd anniversary of Oaxaca de Juárez’s elevation to the rank of city, the Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival will kick off […]
Crowded beaches! Oaxaca experiences Holy Saturday with thousands of visitors
Dozens of beachgoers and vacationers are enjoying the final days of Holy Week to the fullest. Dozens are packing the main beach destinations and hot springs in Oaxaca this Holy Saturday. In Huatulco and Puerto Escondido, hotel occupancy is reported at 99% capacity, while in resorts like Ojo de Agua, the influx of visitors exceeds […]
Oaxaca will host the 2025 Coffee Convention
Next month, Oaxaca will once again become the nerve center of the coffee industry with the celebration of the 2025 Coffee Convention, an event that seeks to consolidate the achievements of its previous edition. Oaxaca.- This meeting will feature the participation of producers, specialists, and marketers and is emerging as a key space for strengthening […]
Caution! Dousing people on Holy Saturday in Oaxaca could cost you more than $11,000 pesos.
The tradition of getting wet on Holy Saturday in Oaxaca could cost you dearly. The Drinking Water and Sewerage Services Operating System (Soapa) announced that it will apply severe penalties to those who waste drinking water during Holy Week, especially during this dry season and water crisis. According to the agency, fines can reach up […]
A minor is attacked by a crocodile in Oaxaca.
On La Blanca beach in Oaxaca, a minor was attacked by another child, so he was taken to the rural clinic in the town of El Ciruelo where he was reported to have no external bleeding. Source: milenio