The city of Oaxaca de Juárez received a generous donation of emergency equipment from its sister city, Seaside. The lifesaving gear was gratefully accepted by the H. State Fire Brigade and State and Municipal Civil Protection agencies to enhance their ability to respond quickly and effectively in times of need. In a heartwarming social media […]
Dengue deaths in Oaxaca reach 11; hospitals report 52% occupancy
The number of victims of dengue in Oaxaca rose to 11, while hospital occupancy was reported at 52 percent, the state Health Secretariat reported. The Undersecretary of Prevention in the agency, Ignacio Zarate Blas, reported that the new deaths from the transmission of the dengue mosquito, according to the laboratory confirmation made by the National […]
Oaxaca authorities downplay US warning against visiting the state
The Secretary of Government of Oaxaca, Jesús Romero López, minimized the update of the travel alert for US citizens who want to visit Mexico, and which includes various states regarding the issue of insecurity. In a document, the United States government asks to avoid mainly three municipalities in the Isthmus and Coast regions. Romero López […]
Earthquake in Oaxaca TODAY: Two quakes shake Matías Romero and Salina Cruz with a magnitude of 4.1
The movements occurred at different times during the morning of this Thursday, prior to the 2024 national drill. Two earthquakes of magnitude 4.1 were recorded in Oaxaca during the morning of this Thursday, September 19, reported the National Seismological Service (SSN). The first earthquake occurred at 08:37 hours and had its epicenter 59 kilometers northeast […]
Hooded men take over buses and block Vasconcelos Boulevard in Oaxaca
A group of hooded individuals took over public transport buses and started a blockade on Eduardo Vasconcelos Boulevard in the city of Oaxaca. They claim to be normalistas. The group got the passengers off and held the public transport drivers in place. With the blockade they are trying to obtain scholarships and other support for […]
Oaxaca International Book Fair returns to the city’s Zócalo
The Oaxaca International Book Fair (FILO) will return to the Zócalo of this city for its 44th edition, which will take place this 2024; this was announced by the organizers this Thursday. Last year the fair faced various questions, because despite the large public investment, spaces for booksellers were denied. On this occasion, when announcing […]
Latimpacto chooses Oaxaca to promote social and environmental investments
The event seeks to highlight the state’s opportunities to attract capital that promotes gender equality, sustainability and poverty reduction. This Monday, the third edition of the international Latimpacto conference began in Oaxaca, which promotes investments with social and environmental impact in Latin America. This event, which is being held in Mexico for the first time, […]
Soils of the Monte Albán Industrial Estate are revitalized with the second stage of reforestation
Through the second stage of a Mega Reforestation Tequio, 57 hectares of the Monte Albán Polygon were worked on this Sunday, where around a thousand volunteers, community members, as well as more than 30 state public administration agencies participated. In the “Piedras Grandes” area, Governor Salomón Jara Cruz expressed that putting the tequio into practice […]
Oaxaca marathon runner at risk of losing both arms after attack by three dogs
Through its social media page, the Carrera Frater running group made public the case of an athlete who was attacked by pitbull dogs and could lose both arms. This is the case of the athlete Isidra Torres, who was running near San Sebastián Tutla, when she was attacked by three pitbull dogs. The page states […]
The 2nd Nahual Oaxaca Film Festival begins
Starting this Friday, September 6th, the 2nd Nahual Film Festival will kick off, with its inaugural screening at 7:00 p.m. at the Taller Tamayo (Aldama 50, Centro), with a series of Expansive Cinema sessions by Amador Quero, Bruno Varela, Camila Ausente, Carolina Fusilier, Gabriel Elías, Miko Revereza, Javier Santos ‘Smeck’ and Yutindudi (Rolando Hernández). Access […]