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In 1 year, Michoacán authorities deactivated more than 1,600 improvised explosive...
The number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) located, seized and deactivated by state authorities in Michoacán more than doubled last year, indicating that criminal groups' use of the makeshift bombs is becoming more prevalent.
Who were the early Maya? Mexico in the Preclassic period
Researcher and Maya historian Dr. Pablo Mumary unveils the first part of his fascinating series on the history of the Maya peoples in Mesoamerica.
5.0 quake triggers alarm in Mexico City, shakes Guerrero
The temblor was the largest of thousands of aftershocks from the 6.5 Jan. 2 earthquake near San Marcos, Guerrero, but no damage or injuries were reported.
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Accusations fly after an influencer unearths ancient Mixtec treasures in Oaxaca
The influencers and townspeople dug up dozens of vases, pots and a tiny, intricate gold mask — items they hope the government will allow the community to keep.
Former Uruapan official, taxi driver arrested for providing intel on mayor’s movements before assassination
According to the federal security minister, the two men communicated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) about Carlos Manzo's schedule and movements before the mayor was shot in Uruapan, Michoacán, on Nov. 1.
Oaxacan coast wins a spot among Nat Geo’s best 2026 destinations
Spectacular beaches, Afro-Indigenous cultural roots and countercultural enclaves make Oaxaca's Costa Chica a must-see destination, Nat Geo writes.
Joy meets fear as the Venezuelan community processes Maduro’s capture from Mexico
As Venezuelans living in Mexico process news of Maduro's capture, their hopes and fears must exist alongside Mexicans' vocal condemnation, highlighting fundamentally different perspectives on what happened on Jan. 3.
More than 400,000 are without water in Acapulco after last week’s earthquake
The quake disabled two out of three municipal water pipelines, which are not expected to be fully repaired until Jan. 12. Acapulco's tourist zone, however, is fully supplied.
Do you often feel moved by what you encounter in Mexico? Then read this
Poet Neil Graham's work is a collection of beautifully unfiltered observations of everyday life across southeastern Mexico, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.
Art, food and religion collide at Oaxaca’s unbelievable radish festival
There's likely no destination on Earth that celebrates the humble radish quite as passionately as Oaxaca. The city hosts multiple events, the oldest of which dates back to 1897.
How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca
Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
Mexico’s week in review: Train tragedy shadows strong economic close to 2025
Mexico's final week of 2025 began with devastating loss as a train derailment claimed 13 lives and finished with the peso's best performance in decades and a magnitude 6.5 earthquake.
Magnitude 6.5 quake shakes Mexico City, southern and central states
The quake apparently left no major damage but caused power outages across the capital and triggered mass evacuations of buildings.
