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Archaeologists uncovered a 600 CE Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, revealing exceptionally preserved wall murals, guardian figures, and calendrical glyphs that illuminate elite ritual space and social hierarchy; found amid illicit excavation concerns, the site is under INAH oversight with conservation work ongoing and restricted public access.
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, featuring elaborate carvings, murals, and a giant owl sculpture above the burial chamber—plus a sculpted head inside the owl’s beak—signaling the Zapotec view of night and death; the site, remarkably well-preserved, is being stabilized and studied by INAH and was hailed by Mexico's president as a landmark discovery.
A train derailment in Oaxaca, Mexico, resulted in 13 deaths and over 100 injuries, with authorities investigating the cause and providing assistance to victims and families. The incident involved the Interoceanic Train, which derailed near Nizanda, and prompted a large-scale rescue operation.
A train derailment in Oaxaca, Mexico, resulted in at least 13 deaths and 98 injuries among 250 passengers, prompting an investigation and emergency response, as authorities and officials coordinate to assist victims and families.
A train derailment in southern Mexico near Nizanda resulted in at least 13 deaths and 98 injuries, involving the Interoceanic Train connecting Oaxaca and Veracruz, as authorities respond and investigate the incident.
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.
At least 13 people were killed and over 90 injured when an intercity train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico, with the incident raising concerns amid ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at boosting regional development and competing with the Panama Canal.
A train carrying 250 people derailed near Nizanda, Oaxaca, Mexico, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 98 injuries. The incident occurred on the Interoceanic route, with rescue efforts hampered by difficult access. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment.
A train derailment near Nizanda, Oaxaca, Mexico, resulted in at least 13 deaths and nearly 100 injuries, with authorities investigating the incident on the Interoceanic rail link connecting Salina Cruz and Coatzacoalcos, part of a broader regional development project.
At least 13 people died and 98 were injured after a train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident on the newly operational Interoceanic Train connecting the Pacific and Gulf coasts.
Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria apologized after being accused of cultural appropriation for an Adidas sandal design that resembled traditional Zapotec huaraches, with both Chavarria and Adidas expressing regret and a desire to collaborate respectfully with the Indigenous community of Oaxaca.
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation for copying traditional huarache sandals in a new shoe design, leading to calls for withdrawal and legal reforms to protect indigenous crafts, with Adidas acknowledging the issue and seeking dialogue.
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.
A bus crash in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has resulted in the death of 27 people, including an infant boy, and left 21 others injured. The bus was traveling from Mexico City to Yosondua when the driver lost control and crashed into a ravine. This incident follows other deadly accidents on steep roads in 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.