Oaxaca authorities managed to arrest one of the main generators of violence in the state, who used to operate in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region and was involved in various crimes such as homicides and kidnappings. The state prosecutor’s office identified the subject as C. J. F. O., alias ‘El Ruso’. His arrest was announced […]
Puerto Escondido 2024 International Sailfish Tournament Begins
This Friday, November 22, the 35th edition of the Puerto Escondido International Sailfish Tournament began, which is estimated to have an economic impact of 30 million 331 thousand pesos. More than 300 boats from different parts of the world participate in this competition. This competition, which will take place until November 24, is organized by […]
The Guelaguetza del Mar in Puerto Escondido will pay tribute to the cultural wealth of Oaxaca
On November 23, Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido will be the stage for the presentation of the Guelaguetza del Mar 2024, which will pay tribute to the cultural wealth of the communities of the Oaxacan Coast. Within the framework of the November Festivities of Puerto Escondido 2024, in this meeting that will show the joy, […]
One person dies of rabies in Oaxaca; three in two years
A 57-year-old man died of rabies from a bat bite in the municipality of Santa María Yucuhiti, in the Tlaxiaco district, in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca. This case is added to two other deaths of people infected by this virus, Oaxaca Health personnel confirmed this Friday. The National Committee for Epidemiological Surveillance (Conave) confirmed […]
Alert issued to drivers of empty trailers due to strong winds in the Isthmus of Oaxaca
Since early Thursday morning, regional Civil Protection authorities have alerted drivers of heavy vehicles, such as empty trailers, about the presence of strong winds in the area of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The strong winds, said the coordinator of PC, Jesús González Pérez, bring gusts of between 100 and 120 kilometers per hour, especially in […]
Oaxaca, a destination that captivates film productions
The natural wonders, architectural beauty and rich cultural diversity of Oaxaca continue to attract national and international productions. For this reason, the Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur) Oaxaca highlighted that the state becomes a stage for cinematography. With the filming of “Falsas Ilusiones”, the provisional title of the first film by director Rafael Martínez Montiel, produced […]
Miguel Arroyo Grand Prix 2024 in Bahías de Huatulco: A race that promotes cycling and this tourist destination
Last weekend, the avenues and boulevards of Bahías de Huatulco became the scene of an exciting cycling competition, the Miguel Arroyo Grand Prix 2024. This sporting event, which has gained prestige year after year, not only highlights national-level cycling, but also promotes the tourist appeal of this paradisiacal destination in Oaxaca. With an ideal climate […]
In Oaxaca, environmentalists seek to raise awareness among young Zapotecs about the preservation of iguanas
With the aim of raising awareness among the new generations about the care and respect for iguanas, environmentalists from the Juchiteco Ecological Forum, in coordination with students from the “Daniel C. Pineda” primary school in the municipality of Juchitán, released 10 black iguanas in the “Benito Juárez” park, so that they can reproduce freely and […]
Migrant caravan arrives in Oaxaca; authorities spend up to 300 thousand pesos on their care
The State Government Secretariat reported that 970 men, 394 women and 159 minors entered San Pedro Tapanatepec early Monday morning. The migrants settled under a dome near the Municipal Presidency, as well as in parks and streets. The State Government activated the “Safe and orderly transit through Oaxaca” protocol. In this regard, the Secretary of […]
In Oaxaca, justice has not come for the Triqui people; from 2020 to date, 43 murders have accumulated
More than three decades have passed and the bullets do not stop in the lower Triqui nation, which have left more than 40 people killed from 2020 to date alone. Sons and daughters have been orphaned, widowed women, homes without a mother or father, hundreds have been displaced from communities and many others have been […]