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Pyramid of Palenque

If you love Machu Picchu, then you’ll love Palenque in Mexico

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What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.
A map of mexico showing clouds off the southwest coast and a circle indicating the location of Tropical Storm Mario

Tropical Storm Mario brings wind, rain and heavy waves to southwest...

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Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Guerrero can expect heavy rain and wind thanks to this "mini" tropical storm.
Navy sailors stand guard next to packages of cocaine, displayed between two navy ships

Navy seizes 1,600 kilos of cocaine off the coast of Guerrero

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More than 48 metric tons of cocaine have now been confiscated since President Sheinbaum took office last October, authorities say.
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An elderly couple at a grave during Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

5 Oaxaca Day of the Dead events you need to book before they sell...

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Don't wait to book these high-demand tours and experiences for Oaxaca Day of the Dead celebrations — reserve your spot now!
Sheinbaum holds a jar of Mexican government Wellness Coffee

Mexico introduces instant ‘Wellness Coffee,’ sourced from Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz and Guerrero

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The latest offering from the government's Food for Well-Being program is a mix of Arabica, Robusta and parchment coffee, officials say.

What’s on in Oaxaca in September

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All the history, color and culture you've come to expect from Oaxaca remains on full display throughout September.
Hossein Nabor Guillén in 20165

State official and former mayor killed by gunfire on Guerrero highway

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Hossein Nabor Guillén had served as mayor of Tixtla before joining Governor Evelyn Salgado's cabinet in Guerrero, a state where political violence is frequent and often committed with impunity.
people planting trees

Competition with a cause: Mexico hosts its first tree-planting tournament 

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Injecting an element of competition into a a pro-environment act fostered awareness, encouraged participation, created publicity and got thousands of trees planted where they were needed.
bundled up people

Tired of the heat? The first cold front of the season is on its...

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The northeastern part of the country will probably be experiencing a late-summer cold snap, but much of the rest of the country can expect heat and rain.
Preisdent with boat crew

Acapulco debuts maritime public transport system

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The 90-passenger, 25 m by 7 m boat offers residents and tourists a traffic-free ride to several points along Acapulco Bay, costing from 30 to 160 pesos.
Sheinbaum announcing ApoyArte credit program alongside Indigenous textile artisans

Sheinbaum launches ‘ApoyArte’ credit program for Indigenous textile artisans

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The interest-free loans will help artisans cover the textile costs to develop their businesses, strengthening the financial autonomy of Mexico's Indigenous and Afro-Mexican women.
border building in Guatemala with a welcome sign

Guatemala grants humanitarian visas to 161 Mexicans who fled organized crime

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Reversing the usual northbound migration route, the refugees fled a cartel war in their home state of Chiapas.
A scenic overlook of the historic cityscape of Oaxaca city, Mexico. The city is seen nestled in a valley surrounded by hazy mountains.

Find authentic culture in these Oaxaca city bookstores

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Avid reader Diego Levin suggests a novel way to explore Oaxaca city — by visiting its most interesting and well-stocked bookstores. Here are his favorites.