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IED device laying on the ground

In 1 year, Michoacán authorities deactivated more than 1,600 improvised explosive...

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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.
Danta Pyramid

Who were the early Maya? Mexico in the Preclassic period

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Researcher and Maya historian Dr. Pablo Mumary unveils the first part of his fascinating series on the history of the Maya peoples in Mesoamerica.
Residents in the street after quake

5.0 quake triggers alarm in Mexico City, shakes Guerrero

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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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Two photos: On the left, a hand holds a tiny gold mask. On the right, townspeople gather around a table filled with dusty clay pots and vases

Accusations fly after an influencer unearths ancient Mixtec treasures in Oaxaca

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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.
The new arrests were announced by Security Minister Omar García Harfuch on Sunday.

Former Uruapan official, taxi driver arrested for providing intel on mayor’s movements before assassination

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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.
An aerial view of the Oaxacan coast in Mazunte

Oaxacan coast wins a spot among Nat Geo’s best 2026 destinations

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Spectacular beaches, Afro-Indigenous cultural roots and countercultural enclaves make Oaxaca's Costa Chica a must-see destination, Nat Geo writes.
A woman and small girl hug wearing Venezuelan ball caps

Joy meets fear as the Venezuelan community processes Maduro’s capture from Mexico

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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.
water faucet dripping

More than 400,000 are without water in Acapulco after last week’s earthquake

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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.
Radish sculptures

Art, food and religion collide at Oaxaca’s unbelievable radish festival

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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

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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?
President Claudia Sheinbaum traveled to Oaxaca Monday afternoon, immediately after her daily press conference, to meet with victims' families.

Mexico’s week in review: Train tragedy shadows strong economic close to 2025

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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.
A crowd of people in pijamas stands outside a Mexico City building, many checking their cellphones

Magnitude 6.5 quake shakes Mexico City, southern and central states

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The quake apparently left no major damage but caused power outages across the capital and triggered mass evacuations of buildings.