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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

•July 8, 2025

Procession of 350 dancers and musicians open Guelaguetza in Oaxaca

The Convite of July Guelaguetza marked the start of Oaxaca’s biggest festival as 350 participants paraded from Cruz de Piedra to Alameda de León in...

•June 30, 2025

Tropical Storm Flossie Strengthens Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Could Become Hurricane by Tuesday

Tropical Storm Flossie gains strength off southwestern Mexico, with hurricane status possible by Tuesday. Storm warnings issued from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula. Tropical...

•June 19, 2025

Oaxaca’s Brain Drain Crisis Forces Young Talent to Leave the State

A growing number of young Oaxacans are leaving the state to study and work elsewhere, citing limited university options and poor job prospects. In a...

•June 19, 2025

DIF Oaxaca opens collection centers for families affected by Hurricane Erika

Following Hurricane Erick’s impact, DIF Oaxaca opens donation centers to collect food, clothing, and emergency supplies for families in the hardest-hit regions. In the aftermath...

•June 19, 2025

Hurricane Erik downgraded to Category 1 after leaving damage in southern Mexico

Hurricane Erick, now a Category 1 storm, hit southern Mexico with heavy rains and high winds, affecting multiple states. Authorities report flooding, evacuations, and infrastructure...

•June 19, 2025

Puerto Escondido and Pinotepa Nacional suffer severe damage from Hurricane Erick (VIDEO)

Hurricane Erick caused widespread destruction in Oaxaca's coastal towns, including Puerto Escondido and Pinotepa Nacional, with downed power lines, flooding, and road closures. Oaxaca’s southern...

•June 19, 2025

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Oaxaca as Category 3 storm causing dangerous floods and landslides

Hurricane Erick hits Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm, triggering life-threatening floods, landslides, and storm surges across southern Mexico. Hurricane Erick made landfall on Thursday...

•June 18, 2025

Hurricane Erick intensifies to Category 3 ahead of Guerrero and Oaxaca landfall

Hurricane Erick intensifies into a Category 3 storm with 195 km/h winds as it nears landfall on the Guerrero and Oaxaca border. Authorities issue alerts...

•June 18, 2025

Navy activates Prevention Phase in five states as Hurricane Erick nears Category 2

Hurricane Erick approaches Guerrero and Oaxaca as a potential Category 2 storm. The Mexican Navy activates the Prevention Phase in five states to mitigate damage....

•June 18, 2025

Mexico advances Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail corridor as alternative to Panama Canal

The Interoceanic Corridor through southern Mexico is on track for mid-2026 completion, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic by rail and transforming trade and development across...

•June 18, 2025

Hurricane Erick Becomes Eastern Pacific’s Strongest Cyclone of 2025, Eyes Mexico’s Southwest Coast

Hurricane Erick rapidly intensified off Mexico’s Pacific coast, becoming the second hurricane of the 2025 season and threatening southwestern Mexico with dangerous wind, rain, and...

•June 17, 2025

Tropical Storm Erick warnings as Mexico coast braces for major hurricane

Tropical Storm Erick warnings are in effect along Oaxaca and Guerrero as the storm nears hurricane strength, bringing heavy rain, storm surge, and life-threatening flooding....

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