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Welcome to South Mexico news, where we report on Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas. From indigenous community issues to biodiversity conservation and tourism, find the stories that matter in the south.

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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Weather Today in Acapulco: Rainy Day Ahead in Acapulco as Showers Continue Through the Night

Acapulco faces a rainy forecast today, June 23, 2025, with light to moderate showers expected throughout the day and night. Temperatures will hover around 25–26°C...
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San Cristóbal man arrested with more than 3,000 turtles

Federal agents stopped a bus in Chiapas after peacock tortoises seized inside cardboard boxes bound for Mexico City illegal market. A routine federal inspection on...
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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...
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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...
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Acapulco sees a wave of reservation cancelations for the weekend due to Hurricane Erick concerns

Acapulco’s tourism industry is on alert after hotels reported a wave of cancellations heading into the weekend amid growing concerns about an approaching weather system....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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