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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.

•July 11, 2025

Oaxaca breaks Guinness record with world’s largest tlayuda spiral

Oaxaca chefs align 1,200 tlayuda pieces in a 350 m spiral to set the Guinness record for the world’s largest tlayuda at Guelaguetza 2025 celebration....
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•July 10, 2025

First Chiapas recreational marijuana permit granted after SCJN ruling

Following the SCJN ruling, Chiapas grants its first recreational marijuana permit, marking a milestone in cannabis rights and opening doors for dozens more applications for...
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•July 10, 2025

Zihuatanejo rescue drill shows readiness ahead of summer surge

Zihuatanejo rescue drill shows Navy and civil protection readiness before the 2025 summer season with eight simulated victims saved in a bay exercise. The Navy...
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•July 9, 2025

Oceania Insignia in Zihuatanejo Boosts Local Tourism

The Oceania Insignia in Zihuatanejo anchored Tuesday, July 8, 2025, bringing 684 passengers and 400 crew to town and delivering a welcome lift to guides,...
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•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...
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•July 3, 2025

Seven Frontera Comalapa Police Officers Arrested for Selling Drugs in Chiapas

Seven municipal police officers in Frontera Comalapa, Chiapas, were arrested for selling crystal meth and marijuana, confirming long-standing complaints of police corruption tied to organized...
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•July 1, 2025

Migrant Crisis in Chiapas Fuels Cartel War Between CJNG and Sinaloa

Tapachula has become a battleground as the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel fight for control, exploiting migrants and reshaping life in Chiapas’ southern border. Tapachula, Chiapas...
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•July 1, 2025

Hurricane Flossie will bring tropical storm conditions to parts of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco

Hurricane Flossie intensifies off Mexico's Pacific coast with winds near 90 mph. Heavy rain, flooding, and tropical storm conditions expected in parts of Guerrero, Michoacán,...
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•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...
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•June 27, 2025

Chiapas criminalizes animal abuse, ending status as only Mexican state that does not offer animal protections

Chiapas has passed a historic reform making animal abuse a criminal offense, ending its status as the only Mexican state without legal penalties for cruelty...
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•June 25, 2025

Chiapas deploys armed drones and robotic dog to strengthen border security

Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez announces armed drones and robotic dog to boost border security amid recent controversies involving elite police unit. Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez...
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•June 24, 2025

Chiapas launches tourism development committee to boost sustainable travel

Governor Eduardo Ramírez launches Chiapas State Tourism Development Committee to promote sustainable tourism, community involvement, and economic growth. Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, alongside federal Secretary...
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