Throughout July, Oaxaca’s cultural calendar is filled with activities celebrating the rich traditions of its communities as part of the Guelaguetza, the state’s most important festival, where dance, music, gastronomy, and handicrafts take center stage. One of the most anticipated events of the season is the Wool Rug Fair, held in Teotitlán del Valle, a […]

For the second consecutive day, drivers of Urvan vans and buses are blocking Federal Highway 190 to demand the regularization of their vehicles. The protest is taking place in front of the Oaxaca delegation of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, where their vehicles are obstructing traffic in both directions. The leader of the […]

A new oil spill from Pemex pipelines—the eighth in a month—occurred on Tuesday in the port of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most important ports, according to reports from authorities and residents. The leak occurred in the Jardines neighborhood, where local authorities activated safety protocols to protect the population and assess the environmental impact. […]