Rising gasoline prices have already led to certain gas stations in the state of Oaxaca being singled out. As announced by Governor Salomón Jara Cruz, the State Government, in conjunction with the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (PROFECO), has begun placing banners at gas stations that charge high prices. The first instance occurred at the gas […]
Oaxaca, national leader in mango exports
For the first time in history, Oaxaca has become the national leader in mango exports, achieving a production volume of 157,000 tons valued at over $600 million. Víctor López Leyva, the Secretary of Agri-food Promotion and Rural Development (Sefader), reported that the state has—for the first time—surpassed previous export levels for Ataulfo and Tommy mangoes […]
New TaxSí app: this is how the app for ordering taxis in Oaxaca will work
Authorities in Oaxaca announced a new app called “TaxSí” that will allow people to request taxis throughout the state. According to official information, the app will begin its testing phase on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Yesenia Nolasco Ramírez, head of the Oaxaca Ministry of Mobility, announced the creation of the new app, “TaxSí,” for requesting […]
Teachers in Oaxaca occupy shopping malls and supermarkets
The day of action by teachers from Section 22 of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE-CNTE) included the occupation of shopping malls, supermarkets, and establishments belonging to national and international chains in the metropolitan area of Oaxaca. On the second day of the national strike called by the CNTE and the ninth day of […]
Puerto Escondido is no longer just for surfers: what you’ll find if you go this summer
According to data from the Oaxaca Secretariat of Tourism, Puerto Escondido welcomed 1,150,833 visitors in 2025, a figure that no longer surprises anyone familiar with the destination. The coastal town on the Oaxacan Pacific ceased to be a surfers’ secret long ago; today, it offers everything from bioluminescent lagoons to yoga retreats and award-winning mixology […]
Section 22 of the CNTE begins work stoppage in Oaxaca; they claim that Sheinbaum is not at the negotiating table.
Thousands of teachers belonging to Section 22 of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) marched in the city of Oaxaca to begin the coordinator’s nationwide work stoppage. César Zurita, the section’s organizing secretary, accused the federal government of failing to engage in dialogue with Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, stating that she has not met with […]
Section 22 holds “reorganization” day and state assembly in Oaxaca
Less than 48 hours before the start of the indefinite strike called by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), Section 22 planned a day of reorganization for the encampment they maintain across at least 40 blocks of Oaxaca’s Historic Center on Saturday, May 30. In addition, the dissident teachers called an extraordinary state assembly […]
CNTE protests in Oaxaca during Sheinbaum’s report broadcast and announces mobilization
Teachers from Section 22 of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) demonstrated this Sunday at the main entrance of Primavera Park, the site where the government of Salomón Jara broadcast the Second Accountability Report of Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. The section’s General Secretary, Yenny Pérez Martínez, emphasized that the CNTE’s demands will not be challenged, […]
Impunity and corruption in the justice system in Oaxaca; alleged rapist released
“The decision not to prosecute the aggressor puts our colleague at risk and perpetuates the historical pattern of impunity for Indigenous women in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and the state of Oaxaca. This case joins two others where the same judge, Omar Morales Simón, has favored impunity and violence against Indigenous women, protecting the criminals,” […]