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
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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
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winding road through the mountains is a wonderland of sweeping vistas and regional specialties that are more than worth the time
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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