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world17 days ago

Train Derailment in Mexico Kills 13 and Injures Nearly 100

A train derailment in southern Mexico near Nizanda resulted in at least 13 deaths and dozens of injuries, halting a key rail line connecting the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico. The accident involved the Interoceanic Train, which was part of a broader infrastructure project to enhance trade routes across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. Authorities are investigating and providing assistance to the victims' families.

world5 months ago

Mexico criticizes Adidas over Indigenous-inspired shoe design

US designer Willy Chavarria expressed regret over his collaboration with Adidas on sandals that resembled traditional Oaxaca huarache footwear, leading to accusations of cultural appropriation by Mexican authorities. Adidas acknowledged the issue and plans to discuss reparations with local officials, while Mexico demands compensation and respect for indigenous cultural heritage.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Bus Crash Claims 29 Lives in Southern Mexico

A passenger bus in southern Mexico lost control and plunged into a 75-foot-deep gully, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 people, including a toddler. The crash occurred in the impoverished Mixteca region of Oaxaca, and it is believed that the driver's lack of skill and fatigue contributed to the accident. The bus was transporting passengers from Mexico City to remote mountain villages, indicating that the victims were likely manual laborers returning to their hometowns.

crime2 years ago

Tourists targeted in deadly attacks in southern Mexico.

A Canadian tourist was shot to death in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, becoming the second foreign tourist killed in Oaxaca in less than a week. The killing comes after an Argentine tourist was seriously wounded in a machete attack in another coastal town in Oaxaca. The two killings follow a series of other tourist deaths this year in Mexico, prompting the US State Department to issue a travel warning for certain areas of the country.