South Mexico News Updates

Welcome to our South Mexico news hub. We cover Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Reporters work on the ground to deliver fast, accurate news on local governance. Coverage spans social movements and cultural events in southern Mexico. We gather the most relevant news daily. Our team covers coastal development in Guerrero, indigenous festivals in Oaxaca, and environmental updates from Chiapas’s rainforests.

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•September 10, 2025

New airport infrastructure in Puerto Escondido opens

Puerto Escondido airport adds a fourth commercial stand and a larger general-aviation apron as Oaxaca accelerates a multi-billion-peso modernization and prepares for new international routes.

•September 10, 2025

Oaxaca Abasto market works set to finish by December 31

City says the Oaxaca Abasto market rehab will be finished by December 31 after fresh federal funds arrived; merchants still wait for permanent stalls.

•September 5, 2025

Oaxaca bids farewell to Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium

A symbolic lights-out closed 75 years at Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium as Oaxaca advances the Yu’va ballpark for 2026 with private funding and an 8,000-seat plan.

•September 3, 2025

Chiapas cacao heritage powers culture and livelihoods

Celebrate the flavors and stories of Chiapas cacao heritage, where ancient practices meet modern challenges in chocolate production.

•September 3, 2025

Chichonal quake swarm raises concern after 432 in August

Stay informed about the Chichonal quake swarm. August saw hundreds of earthquakes worrying residents near El Chichón volcano.

•September 3, 2025

Chiapas scabies cases lead Mexico as 2,316 recorded

Chiapas scabies cases have doubled this year. Find out what health experts say about controlling this urgent outbreak.

•September 2, 2025

Chilpancingo truce for peace urged by Catholic bishop

A Catholic leader calls for a Chilpancingo truce for peace in Guerrero amid rising violence and unsolved crimes affecting families.

•September 1, 2025

Margarita Maza dam faces resistance over land dispute

Examine the implications of the Margarita Maza dam for water shortages and the ancestral lands of San Vicente Coatlán.

•September 1, 2025

Families mark pet blessing at La Merced Oaxaca tradition

Experience the joy of pet blessing Oaxaca, where dogs, cats, and other pets receive blessings in a vibrant community event every August 31.

•September 1, 2025

Acapulco summer 2025 sees one of its worst seasons

Acapulco summer 2025 brought weak sales for bay tours and water sports as repeated swell alerts, patchy capacity, and short stays kept visitors onshore.