The Chacahua Lagoon community on the Oaxaca coast is grappling with the fragility of its ecosystem, facing significant challenges from climate change and other factors.

A 43-year-old linguist from Ayutla Mixe, Oaxaca, Mexico, describes her experience as a Mixe communalist resisting the Mexican state, including witnessing a girl being punished for speaking her indigenous language in class.

Mexico has reported the killing of 14 mayors since President Sheinbaum took office, with the latest victim, Temoac Mayor Valentín Lavín Romero, shot dead inside town hall. Oaxaca and Michoacán are the hardest-hit states.

Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.

Oaxaca's distinctive green tuff, known locally as cantera verde, has received global recognition as a Heritage Stone for its historical contribution to the state's architecture.

The Oaxaca-based Section 22 of the CNTE teachers' union has cleared its encampment in Mexico City, with rumors circulating that the Sheinbaum administration paid them 800 million pesos to end the weeks-long protest.

At the Oaxaca championship, escaramuzas, traditional Mexican female charro riders, are continuing to carry on the legacy of the revolution. Their participation highlights a rich cultural heritage and tradition.

Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca. The post Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best appeared…

Video footage captured sea turtle egg poachers at an Oaxaca sanctuary, prompting a federal investigation into the blatant sacking of the protected area.

As global demand for mezcal continues to rise, the forests of Oaxaca, Mexico, are reportedly paying an environmental price due to the increased production of the spirit.

The Silk Sanctuary of San Pedro Cajonos in Oaxaca turns out some of the world's most beautiful silk, courtesy of Indigenous Zapotec artisans and of course native silkworms. The post San Pedro…

According to preliminary reports from authorities, the fire started around 1:15 a.m. in the restaurant area located on Avenida del Morro, along the beach strip of Punta Zicatela, Oaxaca. The post Short circuit blamed for blaze that destroyed dozens of businesses in Puerto Escondido appeared first on Mexico News Daily

An underground odyssey in Huitzo, Oaxaca, led two archaeologists to explore the intricacies of the Tomb of the Owl, hailed as one of the most important Mexican archaeological discoveries of the last decade.

A summer intern for Mexico News Daily, Jared Tucker, reviewed Oaxaca as the ideal choice for his major Mexico trip, expressing satisfaction with his decision over other destinations.

Hurricane Genevieve is strengthening offshore Mexico, with heavy rain forecast for most Mexican states, particularly Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Sonora, and Tabasco, despite no immediate land threat.

Francisco Alejandro Leyva, a journalist known for criticizing the governor, was gunned down at an Oaxaca street food stand, becoming the seventh journalist killed in Mexico this year.

A journalist known for his criticism of local authorities was shot dead in Oaxaca, southern Mexico, marking the seventh journalist killed in the country this year.

Two new limited edition perfumes are introduced, designed to capture the serene beauty of Astypalaia and the vibrant atmosphere of Oaxaca, Mexico, for the summer season.

A record 34 million olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings emerged from 1.9 million protected nests at the Morro Ayuta beach sanctuary in Oaxaca, Mexico, marking a highly successful nesting season for the vulnerable species.

Award-winning photographer Citlali Fabián, known for her portraits of activists from Oaxaca, emphasizes the powerful role of photography in rediscovering oneself through shared processes and collective memory.

Mexico and Japan have partnered to conduct joint research on earthquake and tsunami risks off the coast of Oaxaca. This collaboration aims to enhance understanding and preparedness for natural disasters in the region.

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Journalist Ingus Bērziņš recounts his family's participation in the 126th annual "Noche de Rabanos" (Night of the Radishes) festival in Oaxaca, Mexico, during Christmas 2023, highlighting the tradition of radish carving.

Oaxaca rolls out US $40M investment in public safety and victim support after uptick in disappearances  Mexico News Daily

Tourism in Mexico is at an all-time high, with foreign visitors lured by the country’s rich culture and low costs. The Guardian visits Oaxaca, a state synonymous with indigenous culture, where tourism has grown 77% since the pandemic and once private family rituals such as the Day of the Dead are now big international parties. But with this opportunity comes a growing backlash across the country, as local people struggle with a cost of living crisis that is exacerbated by the tourism industry...

Mexican military forces seized half a tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca following an air and ground chase, with suspects abandoning their cargo and vehicles in the jungle to escape.

Construction is underway on a new US $580-million 'Health City' complex in Oaxaca state, which is seen as a key step towards establishing a Universal Health Service in Mexico.

July in Oaxaca is marked by its signature cultural festival, Guelaguetza, and also by several annual mezcal festivals, offering a taste of the region's traditional spirit.

Conservation advocates in Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrate an annual 'Night of the Bats' to highlight the essential role these creatures play as pollinators for agave plants, crucial for mezcal production.

The colorful opening show focused on the traditions and music of Oaxaca’s 16 Indigenous peoples and Afro-Mexican communities, to be followed by fairs, parades, gastronomic presentations and artisanal…

Mexico's Sistema Huautla, located beneath the mountains of Oaxaca, is described as the deepest cave system in the Americas, a subterranean world known for its wonder and unique discoveries.

Joel Bravo, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlán in Oaxaca, Mexico, was killed by armed men. Party representatives stated that Bravo had previously informed state authorities of fears for his life and requested government protection at a security meeting on May 11.

Sixteen striking teachers were injured in Oaxaca, Mexico, after town leaders attacked a blockade they had set up. The incident occurred amidst ongoing protests by the teachers.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. The tremor was widely felt across the region.

A wild encounter involving a crocodile on a Oaxacan beach has made headlines this week, drawing attention to local wildlife.

The increasing global demand for mezcal is leading to significant environmental degradation in Oaxaca, Mexico, including deforestation, water stress, and river pollution. Mezcal producers are attempting to mitigate the damage, but the scale of the problem is immense.

Mezcal producers in Oaxaca pose for photos while reflecting on economic impacts of the drink  AP News

The state government will purchase 65 rapid response patrol vehicles, 81 motorcycle patrols, 8,025 uniforms and 2,020 video surveillance cameras as well as instate a 17.24% pay increase for police…

Emerging from a church-led project that began 15 years ago, the institution has changed the outlook of a town that was founded by garbage collectors