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Former governor of Guerrero arrested on Ayotzinapa-related charges
Ángel Aguirre was governor during the 2014 kidnapping and presumed murder of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College that sparked international outrage. He is accused, among other things, of concealing evidence.
Mexico’s avocado exports to the US shot up 35% during Q1
In March alone, Mexico sent 148,511 tonnes of avocados to the United States, up 57% compared to the same period last year.
A new ‘Health City’ planned for Oaxaca state is a step...
Construction is underway on a US $580-million three-facility complex that the administration sees as a key step forward in its plan for a Universal Health Service (SUS) in Mexico.
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Tulum, known for its beaches and Maya ruins, is named the happiest travel destination...
The Mexican Caribbean coast resort's honor was the result of some rather elaborate research led by an Irish travel insurance company that searched more than a million reviews for happiness-indicating keywords. Oaxaca came in at No. 3.
Riot breaks out at Tapachula migrant detention center after alleged arson attempt
The disturbance inside the facility reignited complaints about overcrowding, lack of due process and alleged human rights violations at Siglo XXI which is designed to hold up to 1,500 people.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals
July is not only the month for Oaxaca's signature cultural festival, Guelaguetza, but also for the celebration of several signature mezcal festivals, writes Anna Bruce.
Oaxaca journalist, known for criticizing governor, shot dead; Feds takes over the case
Francisco Alejandro Leyva was gunned down at an Oaxaca street food stand, becoming the seventh journalist killed in Mexico this year, days after his final column criticized state corruption.
Conservation advocates celebrate a ‘Night of the Bats’ in Oaxaca
Without bats, there would be no mezcal. These "creatures of the night" are essential pollinators of Mexico's agave plants, which is why conservation advocates in Oaxaca celebrate them with an annual "Night of the Bats."
Guelaguetza, Oaxaca’s world renowned ethnic festival, gets underway
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 exhibitions statewide.
7.4 earthquake strikes off Chiapas coast, activating a tsunami alert
Though its 7.4 magnitude compared to the deadly 7.2 and 7.5 Venezuelan quakes, FrIday's earthquake lacked reports of injuries or significant damage on the Mexican side as of noon, despite being felt strongly across southern Mexico.
Mexico’s training ship Cuauhtémoc sets sail for US ports 14 months after its Brooklyn...
The Cuauhtémoc, a "tall ship," is primarily a training vessel giving cadets expeience on the high seas, but it also acts as a sort of ambassador of goodwill, bringing a message of peace and cooperation to foreign ports.
Another accident strikes Mexico’s Interoceanic Railroad months after fatal derailment
No injuries were reported after an accident struck Mexico's Interoceanic Railroad this week, just seven months after a fatal derailment killed 14 people on the same line.
