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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.

Oaxaca News

Oaxaca PT candidate killing

•September 18, 2025

Oaxaca PT candidate killing stirs fear in Mixe towns

Two men are dead after an attack in Oaxaca’s Mixe region. The Oaxaca PT candidate killing is under investigation as residents demand security.

Puerto Escondido airport

•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.

Oaxaca Abasto market

•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.

Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium

•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.

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...

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