Oaxaca News
Alleged theft of turtle eggs recorded on Escobilla Beach, Oaxaca
A video circulating on social media shows at least three young people allegedly stealing turtle eggs on a beach in the state of Oaxaca,...
National
Heavy storms have battered Chiapas and Oaxaca at the end of March 2026
Heavy storms have battered Chiapas and Oaxaca at the end of March 2026, with torrential rains, lightning, and mudslides putting communities at risk. The...
Government Announces Reparations for Victims of Interoceanic Train Tragedy
Mexico’s federal government has pledged swift reparations for victims of the Interoceanic Train derailment, which claimed dozens of lives earlier this month.
President Claudia...
Former Mayor of Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Murdered in cold blood
Investigators are working on two lines of inquiry, one of which is a real estate dispute.
Erasmo Medina Ruiz, the former mayor of Santa Cruz...
Economy
Quintana Roo, Oaxaca, and Campeche, with the highest inflation at the beginning of 2026
Of the 32 states in the country, 12 presented an inflationary level above Banxico's target.
At the beginning of this year, annual inflation in the country continued to send signals of "stability", however, some states...
AMLO’s spending is resulting in the biggest budget deficit since the 1980s
Mexico’s once-frugal president has ratcheted up spending, resulting in the biggest budget deficit since the 1980s and potentially leaving his successor in a financial bind.
It’s a departure for Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who kept...
Business
Mexicana de Aviacion lost 932 million pesos in first three quarters of operation
Mexicana earns approximately 927 pesos for each passenger it transports, but it costs more than 4,484 pesos to transport each traveler who decides to...
Canadian company seeks Mexicans for employment with payment of more than 20 thousand pesos:...
If you are looking for work abroad, learn about the job offer of a Canadian company for Mexicans.
A Canadian company belonging to the manufacturing...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Mad Cow: New Puerto Rican Film in Puerto Escondido and Areas of Influence
Sage Katz and Tai Miller Carballo filmed by Jerry Molina in tubes, perfect walls, and more
Sage Katz and Tai Miller Carballo went to Puerto...
Unveiling the Hidden Gems of ‘Nacho Libre’: A Journey to the Iconic Film Locations...
In a heartwarming reunion with his roots, Jack Black returned to Mexico, reminding fans of the hilarious movie "Nacho Libre." As we delve into...
Celebrating Oaxaca’s All-Women Wind Ensemble in “MÚSICAS”
Mexican Director Lila Avilés Highlights Indigenous Ensemble Mujeres del Viento Florido
On February 23, at the Roxy Cinema in New York, Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés...
Thinking about retiring in Huatulco? It could be one of your best decisions!
Huatulco, Oaxaca, is a coastal paradise that has attracted a growing number of American expats seeking a relaxed and affordable lifestyle. Located on Mexico’s...
Expats Crime
American Trump Supporter Confronts Protesters in the Oaxaca Zócalo
Members of the UACOL (Union of Oaxacan Artisans and Merchants in Struggle) confronted an American tourist who publicly expressed his support for the US...
Travel
Mexico History
Zapotec Tomb recently discovered in Oaxaca
by Allan Wall
The Zapotec people have lived in the Mexican state of Oaxaca (wa-ha-ca) for 2500 years, and still live there.
Two thousand years ago, the Zapotec culture was at its height, as far as material accomplishments go. But the culture has remained to this day.
For...
Mexico Living
Mexico remains a top retirement choice for Americans and Canadians, thanks to its affordability, great weather, vibrant culture, excellent healthcare, and established expat communities. Here’s a closer look at three standout cities for retirees: Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, and Oaxaca.
Mazatlán
Location and Accessibility:
Situated on Mexico's Pacific coast in Sinaloa, Mazatlán is a city of nearly 500,000. It’s part of the Mexican...
Heatlh
HIV in Oaxaca Disproportionately Affects Indigenous Communities and Women, Says Coesida
In 2025, Oaxaca ranks ninth nationally in HIV cases, with over 13,000 people living with the virus—a troubling statistic that underscores deep health disparities across the state. According to Itayetzin Medina Hernández, director of the State Council for the Prevention and Control of AIDS...
