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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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