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Benito Juárez, an important figure in Mexican history, rose from a Zapotec indigenous community to become the first indigenous president of Mexico, where he modernized the nation and laid the foundations for its institutions.

A notary public and five retired soldiers were arrested in Toluca, Mexico, under investigation for a potential homicide related to a case in Oaxaca.

Journalist Óscar Merino Ruiz was shot in Oaxaca, prompting outrage within the journalistic community and concern among the public.

The municipal government of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec in Mexico is organizing a workshop to document biological traits as part of efforts to find missing persons.

Large banners displaying the message 'Traitors to the homeland' alongside images of federal deputies from the PT and PVEM parties have been placed at various pedestrian bridges in Oaxaca City, provoking reactions from commuters.

A major fire has devastated a strip of tourist businesses in Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, resulting in substantial material losses and total destruction of several restaurants.

Emanuel P. P., the mayor of Santa María Ipalapa, Oaxaca, has been arrested for allegedly participating in a homicide, along with other municipal officials.

TUV Rheinland, a German company, has been appointed to certify the Interoceanic Train following a fatal derailment in Oaxaca.

Wildfires are currently impacting areas in Mexico, notably in Oaxaca, where firefighters are working to manage a grass fire.

Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz has made 12 changes to his cabinet and announced that new officials will undergo regular evaluations to ensure they deliver results.

Mexico's security secretary reported the seizure of a single-engine plane carrying half a ton of cocaine detected over Oaxaca.

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz of Oaxaca has announced a High Impact Plan focusing on improvements in health, security, water access, and road infrastructure.

Oaxaca has recorded the highest number of forest fire damages in 2026, with over 2,577 hectares affected.

Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara has announced significant changes in his cabinet, including the resignation of half his team, in response to public demands for more action and less rhetoric.

Mexican authorities intercepted a clandestine aircraft carrying over 500 packages of cocaine in Oaxaca, resulting from vigilant airspace surveillance.

An aircraft carrying 534 packages of cocaine was intercepted during aerial surveillance operations off the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.

A heat wave is expected to impact four states in Mexico, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN).

Rene 'N', leader of the Transport Workers Union, was arrested following a shootout in an Oaxaca bar and is linked to extortion and kidnapping charges.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was reported in Unión Hidalgo, Oaxaca according to the National Seismological Service in Mexico.

An attack was launched against the director of the municipal police in Pluma Hidalgo, Oaxaca, prompting a significant security operation to capture those responsible.

Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña was seen struggling to stand at Oaxaca airport, highlighting recent troubling times for the controversial politician.

At least two foreign tourists have drowned in separate incidents at beaches in the tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

Union leader René Balderas was arrested in Oaxaca after a shooting incident outside a bar where he was involved.

Oskar Matute, a deputy from EH Bildu, distances himself from Gabriel Rufián's proposal for a leftist coalition, emphasizing the importance of political action over electoral alliances.

Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz presided over the 2026 Serrana Guelaguetza, emphasizing the cultural pride and identity of the region's indigenous peoples.

Civil courts in Oaxaca are facing overwhelming demands due to a rise in divorce and child support claims, according to the state's Superior Court of Justice.

Olga Cabrera, a cook from Huajuapan de León, has overcome obstacles to establish a successful gastronomic business in Oaxaca driven by her love for her country and heritage.

A son of Morena officials in Oaxaca is facing controversy after posting images on social media showcasing luxury vehicles and firearms, raising questions about transparency and austerity.

Jesús Salvador 'N', known as El Chava Michoacano, was shot dead in front of the municipal palace in San Pedro Ixtlahuaca, Oaxaca.

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz has provided 60 genetic profiles to 32 families as part of efforts to locate missing persons in Mexico.

The mandate revocation exercise conducted in Oaxaca empowers leftist governments in Mexico, according to José Antonio Rueda, a national coordinator.

Oaxaca is enhancing the administration of justice through reengineering and legal science at the High Court of Justice.

Gaby 'N', a nurse, was arrested in Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca, over a month after she ran over a motorcyclist in Iztapalapa, Mexico City.

A man in Oaxaca was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter over a ten-year period, having evaded law enforcement for three years.

Luxany aesthetic clinic in Oaxaca unveils a state-of-the-art medical-grade laser technology for dermatological treatments.

Gaby 'N', accused of running over and killing a motorcyclist, was apprehended with the help of a relative after authorities conducted an extensive investigation involving video analysis and witness interviews.

Pemex reported a fatal accident involving its Nuevo Teapa-Salina Cruz pipeline, resulting in three deaths and several injuries.

An explosion in a Pemex pipeline in Oaxaca has resulted in three fatalities and six injuries during maintenance activities.

Three people were killed and six others injured in an explosion of a Pemex oil pipeline in Mexico's Isthmus of Tehuantepec region, as reported by the local governor.

A Pemex pipeline explosion in El Barrio de la Soledad, Oaxaca, resulted in three fatalities and six injuries during routine maintenance.

The driver, Gaby ‘N’, who fled after fatally hitting a motorcyclist in Iztapalapa, has been apprehended more than a month later in Oaxaca.

A stranded humpback whale calf in Oaxaca was successfully returned to the sea with the help of conservation officials and local community members.

Gaby ‘N’, the woman accused of dragging a motorcyclist through the streets of Iztapalapa, was arrested in Oaxaca on February 10.

In October 2025, Oaxaca emerged as the Mexican state with the highest monthly industrial growth, attributed to significant infrastructure projects.

The case of Roberto Hernández, a motorcyclist killed after being run over and dragged in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, has seen the arrest of the suspected driver, Gaby 'N', who is charged with qualified homicide.

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, according to Mexico's National Seismological Service.

An Aeroméxico Boeing 787 Dreamliner aborted its landing at Mexico City's AICM airport during a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Oaxaca, causing widespread evacuations in CDMX.

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz of Oaxaca announced a cabinet reshuffle following citizen feedback from the recent mandate revocation vote.

A 56-year-old shopkeeper was arrested for sexually abusing a nine-year-old deaf indigenous girl in Santa María Chilchotla, Oaxaca.

A humpback whale calf was stranded on a beach in Oaxaca, Mexico, prompting a coordinated rescue effort.