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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.

Residents urged to stop dumping their trash on Oaxaca streets
•July 17, 2025

Residents urged to stop dumping their trash on Oaxaca streets

Local authorities in Oaxaca de Juárez are calling on residents to stop dumping waste on the Periférico median after social media exposures revealed trash piling...
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•July 16, 2025

Arrest Made in Murder of Traditional Doctor in Chiapas

The Chiapas Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of a woman accused in the murder of a traditional doctor in Zinacantán, following a July 13...
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•July 16, 2025

Oaxaca cocaine seizure nets 559 kilos and four arrests

Oaxaca cocaine seizure led to the capture of 559 kilos of cocaine, four suspects and a boat in a navy‑led operation off the Gulf of...
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•July 14, 2025

Alebrijes 2025 Artisan Expo in Oaxaca celebrates the soul of Arrazola’s woodcarving tradition

Discover the Alebrijes 2025 Artisan Expo in San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca, from July 19 to August 3. Experience live woodcarving, meet artisan families, and explore...
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•July 14, 2025

Guelaguetza 2025 Fills Oaxaca Streets with Dance and Tradition

Thousands gather in Oaxaca de Juárez for the third Guelaguetza 2025 parade, celebrating music, dance, and Indigenous traditions. Delegation parades continue on July 19 and...
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•July 14, 2025

Judge Allows San Cristóbal–Palenque Highway to Move Forward Despite Indigenous Opposition

A federal judge in Chiapas denied an injunction to halt the San Cristóbal–Palenque highway project, sparking criticism from Indigenous groups over the lack of consultation...
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•July 11, 2025

Bee swarm attack injures eight people and kills three dogs in Juchitán, Oaxaca

A Juchitán bee swarm attack injured eight residents and killed three dogs in Oaxaca after an opossum disturbed the hive; learn how to stay safe...
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•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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