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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Oaxaca and triggers alert in CDMX
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 09:19 hours, with epicenter 14 km northwest of Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca. The seismic alert sounded on loudspeakers in Mexico City, prompting evacuations, but did not activate on cell phones due to maintenance. Authorities confirmed no damages or victims reported.
Carlos Orocio Cruz, former mayor of San Juan Quiahije, and his son Celestino Orocio Cruz were killed on Sunday in the Chatina region of Oaxaca.
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Joel Bravo Martínez, mayor of San Miguel Amatitlán in Oaxaca, was killed on June 13 by an armed group. The official had requested federal protection on May 11 due to threats.
Strong winds from cold front 27 toppled the box of a parked trailer in the La Ventosa region of Oaxaca, leading to a temporary closure of the Salina Cruz-La Ventosa highway. No injuries were reported, as the driver was rescued unharmed. The event underscores the hazards of wind gusts reaching up to 100 kilometers per hour in the Isthmus area.
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An injured family from the Interoceanic Train derailment filed a complaint with the General Prosecutor's Office against contractors and officials for injuries and abuse of authority. The accident, which occurred on December 28 in Oaxaca, resulted in 14 deaths and dozens of injuries. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that victims do not need additional legal actions and can seek support from the Executive Commission for Victims.
Claudia Vásquez Aquino, a Zapotec artisan from Oaxaca, created the floral embroideries on the ivory dress worn by Claudia Sheinbaum during her inauguration as president on October 1, 2024. She collaborated with designer Olivia Trujillo to craft unique details with flowers in various colors and sizes. The project highlights the empowerment of indigenous artisans in Mexico.
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Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz delivered his third government report to over 12,000 people at the Auditorio Guelaguetza, highlighting a historic investment of 28 billion pesos in infrastructure and social programs. He noted progress in security, with a 23 percent drop in crime incidence, making Oaxaca the fifth safest state in the country. He also emphasized impacts in health, education, and economic development without incurring state debt.
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