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The risks for British holidaymakers travelling to Mexico, according to a senior analyst

Exclusive: An expert assesses dangers in Mexico City, Cancun and Oaxaca state as drug cartel violence soars

The Independent UK

1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico features enormous owl sculpture symbolizing death

The president of Mexico called the discovery of a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in Oaxaca the "most significant archaeological discovery in a decade."

LiveScience

Sheinbaum Says Government Will Provide Full Compensation to Families Affected by Train Derailment

During a news conference on Dec. 30, Sheinbaum said those affected will receive full compensation for damages, in addition to the initial support announced a day earlier of 30,000 pesos, about $1,700.

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Train Derailment in Southern Mexico Kills 13, Injures Nearly 100

In a video circulating on social media, one passenger said the train appeared to be traveling at a high speed before the crash. "We felt the train was going very fast. We don't know if it lost its brakes," the passenger said.

Latin Times

At least 13 people killed and 98 injured in train derailment in Mexico

Train accident in Oaxaca is likely to raise criticisms about public works projects from the previous administration

The Guardian - US

At least 13 dead as train derails in Mexico

The Interoceanic Train, connecting the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz, derailed as it navigated a curve near the town of Nizanda

The Independent UK

Mexico Rail Horror: At Least 13 Killed and Nearly 100 Injured After Interoceanic Train Derails

A packed Interoceanic train derailed in Oaxaca, killing 13 and injuring nearly 100. Rescuers rushed in as Mexico ordered a probe into the crash.

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Sip, slam or stir: the best tequila and mezcal from our taste test of 40

Unleash your inner mixologist this Christmas with these awesome agave spirits, from sustainable to smoky to margarita-ready

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Indigenous women behind Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's 'most stylish' looks

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is using her fashion choices to highlight Indigenous women’s work

The Independent UK

Will Best's guide to Oaxaca, Mexico: mescal, secret beaches and rooftop bars with a view

The Big Brother presenter reveals the best places to eat and drink your way through Mexico’s culinary capital

Evening Standard

Would you eat a grasshopper? In Oaxaca, it’s been a tasty tradition for thousands of years

Billions of people regularly eat insects. In the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, chapulines – toasted grasshoppers – stand out as a beloved seasonal treat that follows the start of the rainy season, a period that runs from late May through September.

The Conversation

Mezcal is having a moment. But Mexican farmers aren’t reaping the benefits

Demand for mezcal has upped production from 1 million litres in 2012 to 14 million in 2022

The Independent UK

Why Adidas' New Sandals Are Causing a Fashion Firestorm in Oaxaca

Adidas faces backlash in Mexico over a sandal design accused of copying traditional Zapotec huaraches without community consent.

Fashion Times

Adidas designer apologizes for ‘appropriating’ Mexican shoe design

Willy Chavarria, a Mexican-American designer, says he is ‘deeply sorry’

The Independent UK

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Euronews

Willy Chavarria and Adidas apologise for shoe design criticised as cultural appropriation

Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have apologised after their Oaxaca Slip-On sparked backlash for using Indigenous Mexican design without credit or collaboration.

The Independent UK

Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation in their sandal design

Mexican authorities have accused Adidas of plagiarizing Mexican artisans with a new sandal design similar to Indigenous huaraches

Euronews

Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation over shoe design

The "Oaxaca Slip-On" was created as part of a collaboration between Adidas Originals and US designer Willy Chavarria. Oaxaca state authorities said the company did not acknowledge the design's indigenous origins.

The Guardian - UK

‘She stood up to men with machetes’: Sandra Domínguez fought against femicide in Mexico – then became a victim herself

Her disappearance shocked a country where such cases are all too common. Now Domínguez’s family are fighting to stop yet another woman’s death being written off as ‘collateral damage’

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The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Mexico’s Pacific coast hit by tropical storm and hurricane

Tropical Storm Dalila brings flooding to Acapulco, while Hurricane Erick causes disruption in Oaxaca state

The Independent UK

Hurricane Erick makes landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast as Category 3 storm

The major hurricane threatened to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge

International Business Times

Floods Expected After Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall In Western Mexico

Hurricane Erick made landfall in the western Mexican state of Oaxaca on Thursday, the US National Hurricane Center said, having weakened to a "major" Category 3 storm that is likely to cause massive flooding and landslides.

The Independent UK

Tropical storm expected to become hurricane before hitting Pacific coast

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Euronews

Gunmen shoot municipal mayor dead in Mexico in second such killing this year

Lilia Gema García Soto is the second mayor to be killed in the southern Mexican state this year.

The Independent UK

15 emerging LGBT+ travel hotspots, from Osaka to Medellin

While there are some staple destinations known for their LGBT+ scenes, Aidy Smith uncovers some lesser-known gems around the world where queer culture is thriving in 2025

The Guardian - UK

Viva Zapotec! A thriving ecotourism project in Mexico’s Oaxaca state

The people of the Sierra Norte have achieved a rare balance – preserving an ancient way of mountain life while welcoming visitors

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