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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.

Zapotec Tomb Found in Oaxaca Sheds Light on Ancient Culture
•January 24, 2026

Zapotec Tomb Found in Oaxaca Sheds Light on Ancient Culture

A 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb uncovered in Oaxaca is well-preserved with murals and carvings, shedding new light on ancient Zapotec culture.
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Cancun–Acapulco Flights to Resume via Viva Aerobus in April
•January 23, 2026

Cancun–Acapulco Flights to Resume via Viva Aerobus in April

Viva Aerobus is relaunching direct flights between Cancún and Acapulco this April, reconnecting two iconic Mexican beach destinations.
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Guelaguetza 2026 reveals official Sinfonía de colores
•January 22, 2026

Guelaguetza 2026 reveals official Sinfonía de colores

“Sinfonía de colores” is Guelaguetza’s 2026 official image, a vivid oil painting that threads Oaxaca’s eight regions into one dance.
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Los Cabos and Oaxaca de Juárez become sister cities
•January 16, 2026

Los Cabos and Oaxaca de Juárez become sister cities

Los Cabos and Oaxaca de Juárez sealed a sister-city pact to share tourism, culture and gastronomy, with joint promotions and projects planned.
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San Marcos aftershocks
•January 5, 2026

San Marcos aftershocks keep residents sleeping outside

After a 6.5 quake, San Marcos families are sleeping outdoors as thousands of aftershocks rattle cracked homes and keep inspections moving.
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Chiapas Guatemala border
•January 2, 2026

How the Chiapas-Guatemala border became a criminal toll road

A hidden crossing on the Chiapas-Guatemala border shows how cartels turned everyday trade into a toll system, fueling a 20-year war.
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TasteAtlas food regions
•December 17, 2025

TasteAtlas food regions rank Yucatán and Oaxaca high

TasteAtlas user ratings placed the Yucatán Peninsula at No. 51 and Oaxaca at No. 58, with Puebla also landing in the top 100.
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Oaxaca dog slaughterhouse
•December 11, 2025

Oaxaca dog slaughterhouse raid rescues 65 terrified dogs

Prosecutors in Oaxaca rescued 65 dogs from a suspected clandestine slaughterhouse near the capital after activists raised the alarm.
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Sinaloa cartel arrests
•December 11, 2025

Highway shakedowns end with key Sinaloa cartel arrests

Four men accused of posing as Chiapas state agents were arrested with rifles and fake IDs near Guatemala, in an alleged Sinaloa cell.
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Brisa Vista Acapulco
•December 10, 2025

Brisa Vista Acapulco project rises despite risk map

Infonavit’s Brisa Vista Acapulco project brings 1,080 low-cost homes to a hillside that city risk maps flag as hydrologically and flood-prone.
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Puerto Vallarta lifeguards
•November 17, 2025

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards train at national course

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards join a new national certification in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, updating rescue skills and standardizing safety protocols.
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Oaxaca traffic lights
•November 7, 2025

Oaxaca traffic lights fix moves forward with smart tech

Oaxaca traffic lights will get repairs as the city urges residents to report failures. Officials study AI signal timing to upgrade signals.
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