The construction of the tourist development in Punta Colorada, the last virgin beach in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, is not possible due to a definitive suspension derived from an injunction. But, although this was granted last January to environmental defenders and residents, the governor of the state, Salomón Jara Cruz, insists that it can be carried […]
The hotel with a discreet façade that hides the roots of Mexico’s Oaxaca in its design
Oaxaca, in southwestern Mexico, is debuting a hotel under the renowned Habitat Group label. Located opposite the Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church and its pedestrian plaza, the hotel appears discreet from the street. However, behind its historic façade lies a contemporary complex that extends the vitality of the public square through a series of picturesque […]
Oaxaca authorities condition access for migrant caravans; they ask for support from the National Guard
During the passage of the caravans, some migrants have committed robberies, so the National Guard is requested to accompany them on the journey. Source: milenio
Police accused of killing student in Oaxaca
According to a letter from the relatives of Diego Ignacio Paz, a student at the Universidad Anáhuac in Oaxaca, the agents tried to extort him, intimidated him, chased him and killed him. “Diego and his friends were at the paddle club, where they met to go to one of their houses on Avenida Ferrocarril. They […]
In Oaxaca, they seek to ban narcocorridos and reggaeton
The governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara, from Morena, seeks to prohibit by law and decree the transmission and concerts of reggaeton, corridos tumbados, narcocorridos and reggaeton on radio and television stations, in addition to concerts, considering them sexist and generators of violence. The governor stated that he will revive the initiative that he sought to […]
Traditional Mixe clothing is now part of the heritage; Santa María Tlahuitoltepec, Oaxaca
As a measure to protect the technique and iconography used in the elaboration of the traditional clothing of Santa María Tlahuitoltepec, an indigenous Mixe community, the plenary session of the local Congress declared this clothing as tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Oaxaca. According to the ruling, approved by majority, for the creation of the […]
Truck hits migrant caravan on Oaxaca highway; 3 dead
A car accident that occurred early Thursday morning, August 29, on the Santiago Niltepec – La Blanca stretch, in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region, in Oaxaca, left three dead and 15 migrants injured. According to preliminary reports, the migrant caravan was walking through the area when it was hit by a black Nissan vehicle, with […]
Oaxaca Government launches Internet for all, a program that will benefit more than 102 thousand inhabitants
In a first stage, 296 free-access digital connection points will be installed in the communities of the entityOaxaca de Juárez, Oax. August 27, 2024.- With an investment of 18.8 million pesos, Governor Salomón Jara Cruz announced the start of the Internet Todos Program, which will benefit more than 102 thousand people living in the eight […]
Oaxaca: Serious contamination of Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido is exposed; and the Government of Colotepec is seeking platinum certification. What cynicism!
Through a video posted on TikTok, user Beto Puerto has exposed a worrying case of contamination at Zicatela Beach, one of the main tourist gems of the Oaxaca Coast region. In the video, which has generated a wave of indignation on social media, Beto Puerto shows how a sewage spill flows freely down Calle del […]
Meri Deal, pure surf and beach in Puerto Escondido: “How I like you, Pacifico”
Since her career with the group Toco para vos, Meri Deal has become one of the most promising artists in Latin pop, with a long career and success in South America. Meri, who has been living in Mexico for a few months, announced on her social networks that she signed with Universal. The Uruguayan singer […]