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Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most culturally rich and diverse states, known for its Indigenous traditions, world-renowned cuisine, crafts, festivals, and stunning natural beauty. In this section, find news from key destinations like Oaxaca de Juárez, Puerto Escondido, and Huatulco, covering tourism, politics, environmental issues, community movements, and cultural preservation. From mountain villages to Pacific beaches, Oaxaca is a tapestry of history, resistance, and creativity.

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Margarita Maza dam

•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.

pet blessing at La Merced Oaxaca

•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.

Oaxaca femicide sentence

•August 29, 2025

Oaxaca femicide sentence reaches 66 years in 2020 case

Oaxaca court sentences man to 66 years for femicide in a case that highlights ongoing issues in domestic violence.

meteor in Oaxaca

•August 29, 2025

What the supposed meteor in Oaxaca really turned out to be

Discover the truth behind the meteor in Oaxaca that sparked confusion among locals. Was it a celestial event or something else?

Ceabien steps up sewer cleanup in Bahías de Huatulco

•August 21, 2025

Ceabien steps up sewer cleanup in Bahías de Huatulco

Ceabien sewer cleanup in Bahías de Huatulco intensifies as Oaxaca’s water agency deploys desazolve crews in tourist zones to lower health risks.

National Drill 2025 Oaxaca

•August 21, 2025

National Drill 2025 in Oaxaca readies hotels and towns

Authorities on Oaxaca’s coast prepared for the National Drill 2025 in Oaxaca on September 19 at 12:00, aligning hotels and public spaces from Pinotepa to...

Oaxaca historic center restoration program

•August 21, 2025

Oaxaca historic center restoration program begins with PAIME

The Oaxaca historic center restoration program launches with PAIME, offering fee relief and coordinated permits to repair risky buildings in the UNESCO-listed core.

Tequio builds temporary bridge in Salina Cruz

•August 18, 2025

Project Tequio builds temporary bridge in Salina Cruz after Hurricane Erick

Project Tequio builds temporary bridge in Salina Cruz after Hurricane Erick as three municipalities pool machines and materials while residents push Oaxaca to fund full...

Operation Sable Oaxaca arrest

•August 18, 2025

Operation Sable Oaxaca arrest captures La Hiena

Oaxaca prosecutors confirm the Operation Sable Oaxaca arrest of “La Hiena,” a priority target tied by authorities to a criminal cell in the Isthmus. Judge...

Oaxaca Slip-On shoes

•August 7, 2025

Oaxaca governor demands Adidas stop sales of Oaxaca Slip-On shoes

Oaxaca Governor accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation for using indigenous huarache designs in its Oaxaca Slip-On shoes without consent.

Tropical Storm Ivo Forms

•August 6, 2025

Tropical Storm Ivo Forms Off Southwestern Mexico Coast

Tropical Storm Ivo Forms off Mexico’s southwestern coast, bringing heavy rain and rough surf to Guerrero, Michoacan and Oaxaca through Saturday.

Irregular Settlements Threaten Biodiversity in Huatulco

•August 5, 2025

Irregular Settlements Threaten Biodiversity in Huatulco

Residents warn that irregular settlements threaten biodiversity in Huatulco. Over 30 invasions across 915 hectares drive deforestation, pollution and habitat loss.

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