Visiting Oaxaca is something you have to do at least once in your life. On that trip, the first thing you will have to do is eat. Oaxacan food is considered one of the most delicious in Mexico and the world. Although you can eat a lot of garnachas, nothing beats the Oaxacan specialty. Find […]
Connectivity and urban planning, among the challenges of Oaxaca
The state had the second highest growth in economic activity in the national territory during the past year. In 2023, Oaxaca was the second state with the highest annual growth in its economy; however, challenges persist such as connectivity, job creation and urban planning, both on the coast and in the metropolitan area, which are […]
Giant Waterspout Captured Off the Coasts of Huatulco, Oaxaca; “An Aquatic Tornado” | VIDEO
The phenomenon was recorded near La Montosa Island and surprised both locals and tourists, who shared images on social media. A giant waterspout is recorded off the beaches of Huatulco, Oaxaca A waterspout formed this Saturday off the beaches of the Bays of Huatulco, in the coastal region of Oaxaca. The phenomenon surprised tourists and […]
CNTE takes over Oaxaca airport; 30 flights from Mexico City and abroad cancelled
Teachers closed the main access to the city’s international airport. Passengers had to walk up to three kilometers to reach the terminal. Teachers from section 22 of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) closed the Oaxaca – Puerto Escondido highway and the main access to the city’s international airport, where they prevented passengers from […]
Authorities are searching for hitmen who killed a heavy machinery businesswoman in Oaxaca.
Two individuals riding a motorcycle shot and killed a heavy machinery businesswoman as they intercepted her while she was driving her truck in the Eliseo Jiménez Ruiz neighborhood in Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán. The State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the case under the femicide protocol. The incident took place at the intersection of Prolongación de […]
Scam in Oaxaca: They deny 40 million pesos kickback; they are not paid
A state construction official tried to extort 66 workers who were owed 130 million pesos for the reconstruction of 258 schools Sixty-six builders from Oaxaca refused to pay a 40 million peso bribe to a state government official who tried to obtain this sum as a condition for paying them 130 million pesos for reconstruction […]
Let there be light: Rural communities in Mexico are favored with solar energy
Cleiver Paul Dávalos Pérez is a fisherman in the so-called Mar Muerto (Dead Sea), a brackish lagoon between the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas. His work must be done at night to deliver fresh produce to the markets. He is accustomed to darkness because, until approximately a year ago, there was no electricity in his […]
Cleaning union goes on strike in Oaxaca
The Independent Union “3 de Marzo” workers of the Oaxaca de Juárez City Council have initiated a work stoppage as a pressure measure to demand a favorable response to their list of demands. This comes after the failure of initial negotiations with municipal authorities. The workers’ main demand is a 100% salary increase. The union […]
CNTE Takes Over Entrance to Oaxaca Airport, INE Headquarters, and SAT Offices
Members of Section 22 have escalated their protests as the electoral day of June 2nd approaches. In the third week of the strike and due to insufficient responses to their list of demands, teachers from Section 22 of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) decided to radicalize their actions and intensified tasks towards the […]
The first big swell of the season in Puerto Escondido
With waves of up to five meters, Puerto Escondido debuted with the first serious swell of the season. Between May 17 and 22, Zicatela beach became the world epicenter of tube riding. Source: surf30