Three children were among seven people killed in a bus accident in Oaxaca on Friday morning The bus driver lost control of the vehicle which rolled over near kilometer 38 of the Río Grande-Santa Catarina Juquila highway at about 5 a.m The highway connects Oaxaca’s Southern Sierra to the coast The news site Diario Marca reported that the driver fell asleep and went off the road The 70-year-old driver survived the accident and was arrested The tourist bus had traveled from Puebla to the Virgin of Juquila Sanctuary a pilgrimage site 200 kilometers south of Oaxaca city It was on its way to the coastal town Puerto Escondido when the accident occurred The three children that died in the accident were all boys Three injured people were taken to Oaxaca city by air ambulance and one child was taken by ground transport to the children’s hospital in the city Another 18 injured people were taken to Puebla by ground transport and another child was taken to a community hospital in Santa Catarina Juquila Three adults were also treated at the hospital in Santa Catarina Juquila The governments of Puebla and Oaxaca collaborated to provide emergency services to the passengers and their work continued into Friday afternoon The state government of Puebla said in a statement that it was providing all possible support to the victims “On the instructions of Governor Miguel Barbosa Huerta the Interior Ministry will provide all the necessary support to the victims of the tourist bus that crashed this morning … [Barbosa] has given the instruction to grant everything necessary to the seriously injured with transfers by air ambulance … the state government stands in solidarity with the victims and their families and will coordinate with the Oaxaca authorities to provide the necessary help in this case,” it said With reports from El Sol de Puebla and Diario Marca ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Frida Cruz and Karen Daneida star in ‘Hope Portraying so many silent moments of reflection Soledad is a deeply personal film about grief and what it is to be a Mexican woman today with a final screening at the Hammer Theatre Center on Wednesday The film’s two titular characters meet on a pilgrimage to La Virgin de Juquila in Oaxaca each on their own journey of transformation back in the place where her extended family lives and simmering with quiet anger a married Mexican national whose husband is in the U.S you don’t talk a lot about your emotions It’s quiet moments and walking,” Cruz the film’s director and screenplay writer The film mirrors a lot of Cruz’s personal experience as an Indigenous Mexican woman from a small town near Santa Catarina Juquila who’s also spent a lot of time in Los Angeles wondering at the effectiveness of Soledad’s bargain to trade financial stability for emotional stability while empathizing with Hope’s ni de aquí “They’re kind of like the same women in different formats,” the filmmaker says Cruz calls Soledad “not your typical protagonist in Mexican film.” While Indigenous women are often portrayed as either saddled with big families or lonely maids in a big city “She’s independent,” Cruz explains but also stuck in this relationship… She’s walking there because her lover died and she cannot go to the funeral.” Cruz wrote the script when Trump was in office and she remembers seeing “all these deportations all these young people in fear of going back.” Through the Hope character Cruz explores “what happens when you go back Going back to a place that you don’t really remember The film’s plot is about how the two women process their grief to arrive at peace “We all have gone through a process of mourning and coming out of it and feeling good about it,” Cruz explains “So that’s what I wanted to share.” with the road to La Virgin de Juquila becoming a third character in the film “When one is walking (you form) this connection with nature I think that’s why a lot of people do this pilgrimage And this is why it was important for me to show that it’s not just arriving,” says Cruz “The work is in that beautiful landscape I wanted to show you this beautiful land that we don’t get to see often.” When two women finally arrive at Santa Catarina Juquila another detail that reflects Cruz’s personal experience “The healer is my aunt,” she says but it’s also how the Indigenous communities lived This is how they were able to keep on surviving—because we have faith in our ancestors there isn’t really that difference (between nature powerful film portraying a different slice of Latinidad than is normally seen on screen It centers the interior lives of two Indigenous Mexican women drawing on their own cultural traditions in a world that does not value them The result is a beautiful film —at times peaceful other times difficult— but compelling throughout Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. winding road through the mountains is a wonderland of sweeping vistas and regional specialties that are more than worth the time If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy Ivan Vásquez hopped on a recycled bike made from a refurbished frame and scraps and headed off to ride 118 miles along treacherous high-altitude mountain roads from Oaxaca City to Iglesia de Santa Catarina Juquila a black “Venice” hoodie his aunt had sent him from LA Vásquez made the exhausting trip — which takes a full 24 hours — as part of a grueling ritual pilgrimage that ends at the feet of the Vírgen de Juquila The petite wooden figurine of the Virgin Mary was given to a local Indigenous man in the 16th century by Fray Jordán de Santa Catalina and became an even greater object of devotion after surviving a fire in 1633 that decimated the church but left the statue intact — with a new morena complexion that resembled the native Chatinos and other Indigenous groups Each year in the days leading up to the Virgin of Juquila’s Day worn Federal Highway 131 that rises and falls with the contours of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains accommodates thousands of Zapotecos and Maya groups from Guatemala and Chiapas as well as other Indigenous people from the region they make the trek for all sorts of reasons — to pray for a loved one or to make a vow of self-change Vásquez made the journey with the hope of helping his father overcome his alcohol dependency and to somehow come up with the money to make the payments on their family home The trip was undoubtedly hard — at one point Vásquez’s cousin found him stalled on the road leg muscles burning and cramped — but it was also riddled with pit stops that served a vast array of fortifying Oaxacan delicacies Vásquez remembers stopping roadside for memelas brushed with salty lard and topped with black bean puree and cheese helped along by the nourishment of good food he successfully completed the journey that year and repeated it twice more before ultimately leaving Oaxaca for the States at the age of 16 Vásquez now owns a mini-chain of acclaimed Oaxacan restaurants in Los Angeles known as Madre and cramps were preparing me to leave Oaxaca,” he says “It gave me the courage to come to the U.S Today, in addition to serving as the challenging path for thousands of religious pilgrims each year, the 131 Highway is one of two main roads from Oaxaca City to the Oaxacan coast and its beautiful beach towns of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco Those who choose to drive the six-plus hours to the beach and back pass through the same small villages and roadside food stands that Vásquez and his fellow journeymen stopped at during their trips the long-awaited Oaxaca-Barranca Larga-Ventanilla superhighway is slated to open nausea-inducing 131 and 175 highways and turning the trip to the coast into a short two-and-a-half-hour drive shortcuts in Oaxaca are ill-advised; what one saves in time Should you then choose to embark on your own pilgrimage down the 131 an itinerary of mouthwatering dishes awaits — as well as welcoming villages full of talented local cooks ready to cure your road weariness Vásquez shares his favorite stops and dishes found along the way wistful memories formed during childhood treks Note: You can complete this itinerary in as few as two days or up to a week depending on how long you want to stay on the coast or in any of the scenic villages Also note that while the mileage may look low Pancita de res with all the fixings at the cliffside Comedor “el rincon del sabor.” Eat this: Antojitos at Empanadas y Memelas Irlanda After you leave Oaxaca International Airport your first taste of Oaxaca is just 20 minutes down the highway at the Mercado Gastronómico in the small town of Villa de Zaachila — specifically the antojitos at Empanadas y Memelas Irlanda empanadas de verde are filled with a pungent green mole that’s tart and minty from a mixture of green tomatoes Irlanda’s giant memelas — big enough to share — come coated with porky asientos (unrefined lard) but add an upgrade in the form of a huevo de comal: a fried egg cooked hard over a wood fire on a clay comal Eat this: Pollos Asados a la Cubana Lencho Verano Just a little farther down the highway at Ñatipaa, a rare taste of the Cuenca del Papaloapan region can be found at Pollos Asados a la Cubana Lencho Verano wood-fired roasted chicken and whole suckling pig make for an exciting break from the mostly Valles Centrales cuisine you’ll be eating the rest of the way The crispy birds and pigs are marinated in Cuban mojo de ajo a recipe adopted by Oaxacans in Papaloapan from Cuban immigrants “Arriving in Sola de Vega in the morning was a great feeling of accomplishment of completing the first leg of the ride,” remembers Vásquez of his first trek. “Then I had a café de olla, frijoles de la olla, surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Madre Sur.” After your first ascent up the lush, green mountains, it’s time for a café de olla at Comedor Juquilita a humble blue-painted restaurant obscured by a large tree with leaves that stretch over the restaurant’s quartet of parking spaces There are also fortifying bowls of pollo enchilado — browned chicken legs and stock in a salsa of pure chile guajillo garnished with epazote — and caldo de pollo (chicken soup) bulked up with Mexican rice with a side of black beans with tortillas blanditas Drink this: Mezcal de marihuana at the roadside market sample a flight of mezcals at the small stand on the market’s right Among the many unlabeled bottles are mezcal infusions like gusano (grubs) and showstopping glass carboys loaded with pounds of mountain marihuana floating in espadin mezcal but don’t expect much in the way of mind-altering effects it’s not a bad bet to grab some chips and Maruchan to go Eat this: Sopa caldosa and café de olla at Comedor Emi Comedor Emy and Comedor Beather are just past the intersection of the roads to Juquila and Puerto Escondido “Here is where we’d always stop for one last café de olla before arriving in Juquila and this is also the first time you feel the cooler climate of La Costa,” says Vásquez A jolt of cinnamon-spiked café de olla is best enjoyed with sopa caldosa the next-level fideo soup from the Valles Centrales made with an anise- and eucalyptus-scented chicken stock with hierba santa leaves and served with cilantro and a dash of hospitality to sustain the descent into Puerto Escondido Eat this: Check out the city’s essential destinations here Once you settle into your lodging for the night it’s time to explore the trendy scene on the beaches of Puerto Escondido — to sip tropical cocktails enjoy the local seafood at popular restaurants and dance to electronic music with your feet in the sand Eat this: Piña rellena at Ay Caray and pancita de res and agua fresca de guanabana at the unnamed morning stand unnamed morning stand encircled by a parade of colorful aguas frescas and a pair of anafres asadores (stainless steel charcoal grills) where women cook memelas and goat barbacoa tacos There is also a large bubbling pot of inky pancita de res (menudo) stained a dark red by chile cascabel Finish with a refreshing cup of agua fresca de guanabana Save room for a second breakfast in the mountains Eat this: Oaxacan breakfast at Comedor “el rincon del sabor” Just an hour or so drive up the mountain overlooking a cliff is a quiet wood-framed hut lined with aluminum siding that offers perhaps the best breakfast on planet earth: a plate of warm “Memories of special places like this are why I’ll still be using the old highway,” says Vásquez echoing the sentiments of many who worry what might be lost with the new road Peer through the open window at hazy mountains and the forest obscured by morning fog as winding plumes of steam waft from your plate Indigenous communities throughout Oaxaca cook a similar breakfast of black beans with epazote with dry cooked eggs that soak up the bean liquid and a side of tasajo of course — shaped from masa made with landrace corn — and stone-ground salsas of foraged fresh chiles and dried ones from the local market If there’s one meal that’s worth the extra miles The early morning sun shines on the simple breakfast offerings at Comedor “el rincon del sabor.” Eat this: Los hongos sagrados in San José del Pacífico if you so wish; mole coloradito at Comedor Familiar Legend has it that the Beatles’ George Harrison and John Lennon came to this sacred land of magic mushrooms in 1969 to expand their minds in ritual ceremony under the guidance of the high priestess of psilocybin mushrooms The city has since become a favorite of spiritual seekers but its status as a drug tourism hot spot has its drawbacks — namely the overharvesting of the mushrooms and a lack of infrastructure for dealing with inexperienced trippers there are plenty of nonhallucinogenic things worth eating here “because of the altitude and cold weather in San José del Pacifico but also because the people eating those mushrooms really were in the clouds.” a cozy restaurant at the entrance to the adjacent town of San Mateo Rio Hondo home to many of Oaxaca’s most revered maestro mezcaleros and wild agaves STOP 4: San Guillermo, Municipality of Mihuatlán de Porfirio Dīaz (35 MILES before Oaxaca City)Drink this: Mezcal at Palenque de Francisco Garcia Léon (Cuishe) “The terroir in Mihuatlán has been an essential stop for me in learning about mezcal and represents the historical taste of Oaxaca,” says Vásquez “It’s the town of great mezcaleros: Francisco García While the Cuishe property is now more inviting for new customers the rugged copper stills — and García himself — keep this heritage brand true to tradition but I imagine now he’ll have to get used to it,” says Vásquez Buy a few bottles to take back to your hotel in Oaxaca City — it’s the ideal cap off to all the flavors Bill Esparza is a James Beard Award-winning writer and author of LA Mexicano, covering Latino food and culture. Juan de Dios Garza Vela is a photographer specializing in food and travel When he isn’t doing photo work he also does illustration work and murals The freshest news from the food world every day Yucatán leaped from two to four “Magical Towns” now that the federal tourism ministry has added the port town of Sisal and the historic convent route village of Maní to its elite list of destinations The towns join Valladolid and Izamal as destinations in Yucatán that will gain special attention and promotion by the federal government Yucatan has campaigned for years to add Sisal and Maní to the list a sort of “hall of fame” for towns that rely on tourism It also qualifies local governments for federal funds and locals get training in welcoming visitors Tourism Secretary Miguel Torruco said the program seeks to reactivate the domestic tourist economy the sector with the greatest potential for recovery following the pandemic The new Magical Towns have an “enormous cultural and natural wealth crafts and biodiversity,” said Torruco The new appointments come amid stricter rules to qualify as a Magical Town. Only 16 of 121 municipalities evaluated in 2019 met all the requirements, and some towns struggle to remain on the roster Yucatán state had only two Magical Towns for years Izamal was the first to make the list in 2002 and Valladolid was selected 10 years later. That number doubled overnight Now it is a fishing village of about 2,000 residents Maní, 90 kilometers south of the capital city and on the way to Uxmal, has a 16th-century church and the convent of San Miguel Arcángel de Maní, where Fray Diego de Landa burned the Maya codices. It is part of a “convent route,” an off-the-beaten-path tour of west-central Yucatan Yucatán Magazine has the inside scoop on living here. Sign up to get our top headlines delivered to your inbox every week The inauguration will take place in the Centro Internacional de Congreso and exhibitors will be found in the Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI The Gran Museo Mundo Maya will be the site for the keynote speeches Mexico has announced plans to open two new archaeological sites to the public in Quintana Roo Photos of Quintana Roo’s coastline covered in sargassum for weeks have been circulating heavily over news sites and social media.  And scientists now warn that some types of sargassum could be detrimental to human health “We have detected four species of algae which could potentially be detrimental to human health A pig farm in the municipality of Homún is being accused of filling in and hiding two cenotes from environmental authorities UADY has approached the Mérida English Library for help in providing a cultural and language experience for approximately 30 students the statistic has pretty much held at one traffic death every day and-a-half Advertise With Us are among 11 new “Magical Towns” announced Tuesday by the federal Tourism Ministry The other nine new Pueblos Mágicos are Isla Aguada The 11 destinations join 121 existing Magical Towns that are part of a tourism promotion program that began in 2001 as a way to diversify marketing efforts that had long focused on Mexico’s coastal resort cities • Located south of Guadalajara on the banks of Lake Chapala Ajijic has a population of around 10,000 people a large number of whom are retired expats from the United States and Canada cobblestone streets and several art galleries among other attractions • Sisal is located about 70 kilometers northwest of Mérida on the Gulf of Mexico coast it is now a sleepy beach town with fewer than 2,000 residents The town’s name comes from the Sisal plant a species of agave that yields a sturdy fiber that was once shipped abroad from the Yucatán port pier and an abundance of mangroves that can be visited on a tour with a local guide • Part of an archipelago of islands in the neighboring state of Campeche Isla Aguada is located 40 kilometers northeast of Ciudad del Carmen between the Laguna de Términos tidal lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico Isla Aguada has abundant birdlife and a century-old lighthouse that has been converted into a museum Maní is a small city about 90 kilometers south of Mérida Inhabited by the indigenous Mayan people for thousands of years the newly-minted Pueblo Mágico has a 16th-century church and convent one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most impressive archaeological sites is located less than a hour’s drive to the west which was named a Pueblo Mágico in the first year of the program but lost the designation in 2009 Located on an oval-shaped manmade island on the Laguna Grande de Mexcaltitán especially when seen in photographs taken from a bird eye’s view Richard Zarkin, public relations manager for the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, recently said of Mexcaltitán: “This beautiful island is known for its charming calmness its preserved architecture made up of a mosaic of picturesque houses with tile roofs all of which are a true representation of the cultural wealth in its home state.” located about 120 kilometers west of Michoacán capital Morelia is the sixth new town on the Pueblos Mágicos list Full of shops that sell handmade guitars and other stringed instruments Paracho’s fame as a hub of talented luthiers was enhanced by the animated Day of the Dead-inspired Disney-Pixar film Coco because an artisan who trained there was responsible for the design of the main characters’s white guitar • Inland from the Oaxaca resort town of Puerto Escondido is Santa Catarina Juquila a town of about 6,000 people best known for its church The Santuario de Nuestra Señora Imaculada de Juquila (Shrine of Our Immaculate Lady of Juquila) houses a small statue of the Juquila virgin which has been venerated for hundreds of years the church is a popular destination for Catholic pilgrims • Situated south of San Luis Potosís city, Santa María del Río is famous for its silk rebozos scarf-like garments commonly worn by Mexican women on Independence Day Apart from plenty of places to purchase rebozos Santa María is popular with visitors for its typical cuisine and pretty historical center Tonatico and Zempoala are the easiest to get to from Mexico City The former is about a two-hour drive southwest of the capital while the latter is located about 1 1/2 hours to the northeast which means “where the sun is born” in Náhuatl is a small but beautiful colonial city just a few kilometers south of Ixtapan de la Sal which is famous for its natural hot water springs Just 10 kilometers south of Tonatico are Las Grutas de la Estrella (the Star Caves) where visitors can admire the many stalactites and stalagmites including ones that an eagle and a human hand among other things • The most famous attraction of Zempoala is the Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2015. There is also a 16th-century convent in the town, which is well known for its haciendas that produced pulque a viscous mildly alcoholic drink made from the sap of the maguey plant Plenty of pulque is still on offer in Zempoala today Announcing the new Magical Towns at a virtual press conference Tourism Minister Miguel Torruco said that they and the existing ones will become “pillars of the regional and national economy” under the current federal government He also said that domestic tourism – many of the Pueblos Mágicos rely heavily on local visitors – will be “the driving force” of the tourism recovery amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic December in Oaxaca is a time period filled with festivals punctuated with the bangs of homemade fireworks that go off all hours of day and night This month leading up to Christmas is sometimes described as the season of the Virgens with many celebrations around these particular saints If you’re in Mexico’s artistic and gastronomic capital this Christmas here are some of the incredible activities you can enjoy the Christmas season begins with the annual pilgrimage to Santa Catarina Juquila and the shrine of Our Lady of Juquila Devout pilgrims arrive from a multi-day journey by foot from nearby villages while others travel long distances by bus from other states to celebrate her day of worship Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mexico’s most celebrated saint with activities in her honor taking place between Dec Families visit the Templo de la Virgen de Guadalupe while girls wear traditional blouses and skirts with their hair braided with ribbons Our Lady of Solitude (Nuestra Señora de la Soledad) is the patron saint of Oaxaca and is honored with one of the state’s biggest December celebrations. Festivities start in front of the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad and develop into one of the longest parades in Oaxaca Arrive early to explore the food stalls nearby before the celebrations begin Step into the evocative world of Alberto Cruz with “En memoria a…” an exhibition that captures the essence of childhood innocence through the powerful simplicity of graphic imagery gracing galleries across Mexico and internationally in the United States Honored with the prestigious Takeda Award in 2016 his art resonates with universal themes and timeless charm Don’t miss the inaugural event at El Alacrán a vibrant art space within the collective founded by the legendary Francisco Toledo in Oaxaca Join us for an unforgettable artistic experience Rising dramatically on the hillside above Oaxaca’s Historic Center the Auditorio Guelaguetza is more than just a venue — it’s a cultural icon Originally built to showcase the vibrant traditions of Oaxaca’s annual Guelaguetza celebrations the open-air amphitheater recently celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 27 the stage comes alive with an exciting lineup of concerts including a standout performance by the legendary singer-songwriter Amanda Miguel Don’t miss the chance to experience world-class music in one of Oaxaca’s most stunning settings A post shared by CANTINITA (@cantinita__) Get ready for a December full of beats, vibes, and festive cheer at Cantinita, the go-to spot in downtown Oaxaca for unforgettable nights! The month kicks off with New York’s Mr. Big Happy, spinning vinyl magic on December 7. Then, on December 18, brace yourself for a takeover by Mexico City’s Brujas when the Cantinita crew and guest musicians come together for a lively Christmas Posada — the perfect way to celebrate the season with music and merriment which translates to “inns,” are processions and celebrations held during the evenings leading up to Christmas Eve They are deeply rooted Christmas tradition celebrated in Oaxaca and other parts of Mexico A posada is a re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s journey: pilgrims arrive request shelter and are refused — all in song the host has prepared gifts of sweets and fruits and as a finale they break a piñata a posada is also the term for when families and friends also gather for festive Christmas parties — so get down and enjoy some traditional winter snacks and delicious ponche if you’re in town is one of Oaxaca’s most popular December events It dates back to the 1800s when vendors carved radishes to draw attention to their stands at the Christmas market In 1897 it was declared an official competition Now huge radishes are grown especially to carve into fantastic sculptural scenes such as the Last Supper attracting over 100 contestants and thousands of visitors churches in central Oaxaca organize parades known as calendas Each church is represented by different colored lanterns At the heart of the calenda is the baby Jesus led by his madrinas (godmothers) to the main square in front of the Cathedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción They circle the zocalo four times and then return to their host churches Then Jesus is placed in a manger in time for the beginning of midnight mass Oaxaca city puts on a festive light show in front of Santo Domingo Church This is a fun way to start an evening downtown These tent-covered stalls offer artisan crafts and specialty Christmas foods the Pueblo Mágico of Mitla hosts festive celebrations beginning around the middle of December The beautifully decorated town square has a small ice skating rink and a stage with nightly performances by local bands It is a perfect festive trip for the whole family If you don’t want to go all the way to Mitla Parque El Llano in Oaxaca city also has an ice rink At least four people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that rocked southern and central Mexico on Tuesday morning the southern state where the quake’s epicenter was located also said that at least seven hospitals sustained damage homes collapsed and landslides sent rocks tumbling onto highways They said that a 22-year-old woman in La Crucecita a town in the tourist destination of Huatulco located 23 kilometers north of the earthquake epicenter and another person in the same area were killed by walls that collapsed in the quake a municipality in Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur region as a result of the quake but the exact cause of his death was unclear Civil Protection authorities also said that a Pemex worker died from burns after the earthquake triggered an explosion at the oil refinery in Salina Cruz They also said that more than 30 people had been injured in different parts of the state Puerto Escondido and Pinotepa Nacional were damaged in the quake as were community hospitals in Santa Catarina Juquila An IMSS health clinic in the community of Los Naranjos de la Costa also reported structural damage after the temblor that struck at 10:29 a.m The newspaper El Universal reported that military personnel were traveling to San Juan Ozolotepec where there were reports of collapsed homes Highway authorities reported that a landslide caused a blockage on the highway between Oaxaca City and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec on the Totolapan-El Camarón section They also said that federal highway 200 was impassable in the Pochutla-Huatulco area The earthquake also sent rocks tumbling onto a road in San Juan Ozolotepec The temblor was felt in at least six states and triggered the earthquake alarm in Mexico City where people rushed out of their homes to seek safety It also triggered a small tsunami on the coast of Oaxaca but it didn’t pose a threat to human life The National Seismological Service (SSN) said that the sea level rose 60 centimeters in Huatulco which currently has few tourists due to the coronavirus pandemic an Isthmus of Tehunatepec town that was devastated by an 8.2-magnitude temblor in September 2017 said that he rushed into the street with his family when the quake struck but they had to stop in the middle of the street because the pavement was buckling “We couldn’t walk … the street was like chewing gum,” Candelaria told the news agency Reuters where hundreds of people were killed in a second powerful earthquake in September 2017 helicopters flew low overhead to check for damage Mayor Claudia Shienbaum said on Twitter that only minor damage had been reported although videos posted to social media showed buildings and posts swaying violently The SSN said that there had been 303 aftershocks by 1:00 p.m and that the largest of those had a magnitude of 4.6 Source: El Universal (sp), Milenio (sp)  Tropical Storm Narda is moving north along Mexico’s Pacific coast leaving a trail of extensive damage to infrastructure and at least one death Narda made landfall in Oaxaca on Saturday before being temporarily downgraded to a tropical depression But after delivering destructive rain and wind to states along the coast over the weekend the storm gained strength and was upgraded back to a tropical storm on Monday According to Oaxaca Civil Protection Secretary Heliodoro Díaz Escárraga a 26-year-old man disappeared on Saturday in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Díaz said he was probably carried away by the strong current of a river he was attempting to cross The rains also caused a landslide in Santa Catarina Juquila which buried a butcher shop and a clothing store Thirteen Oaxaca municipalities suffered serious damage especially in the Costa and Mixteca regions floodwaters dragged three vehicles off the roads Civil Protection evacuated 450 people from coastal regions before the storm hit early Monday morning it brought wind gusts at speeds higher than 60 kilometers per hour and heavy rain overflowing rivers and damage to 248 houses A search was under way for someone who authorities fear may have died in the town of Yelapa Yelapa has been isolated by the flooding and can only be reached by air or sea Narda was located 80 kilometers south of Mazatlán according to the National Meteorological System (SMN) It forecast that Narda will reach northern Sinaloa by Tuesday morning after which it will once again be downgraded to a tropical depression A tropical storm warning is in effect for San Blas The SMN said Narda will cause intense rains in seven states Schools have suspended classes across Guerrero