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Downtown Oaxaca city in southern Mexico. 

Oaxaca trash dump closure wreaks environmental havoc

Environment

The closure of Oaxaca’s trash dump in October is wreaking havoc on the environment. As world leaders gather for the COP27 climate conference, Oaxaca’s trash problems indicate just how complicated climate protection can be at the local level.

A woman scrapes mortar off of a salvaged brick with a flat end of a chisel so the brick can be reused.

‘Symbolic rubble’ from crumbling adobe homes preserves the past and eases trauma after Mexico earthquake

Culture
Mexico City

When disaster hits home: The Mexico City quake one month on

Environment
A man drives an oxcart past the rubble of what was once a traditional-style home in Unión Hidalgo, Oaxaca.

In Oaxaca, thousands of aftershocks mean no one’s getting much sleep

Environment
Demonstrators clash with riot police as they take part during a march demanding the resignation of President Enrique Pena Nieto in downtown Mexico City, Mexico, September 15, 2016.

Thousands protest for Mexico’s Pena Nieto to resign immediately

Conflict
Pasatono Orquesta in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico

The circus music of Oaxaca’s Pasatono Orquesta is magical

Arts, Culture & Media

The music of Pasatono Orquesta is inspired by a traveling circus from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. The music of Pasatono Orquesta is inspired by a traveling circus from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Oaxaca

Deep cave explorers are different. To work thousands of feet underground, you have to be.

Environment

It’s as dangerous as BASE jumping, and claustrophobic. So why would anyone want to descend into one of the deepest caves in the world?It’s as dangerous as BASE jumping, and claustrophobic. So why would anyone want to descend into one of the deepest caves in the world?

The Quest for Magical, Nutty Tasting Cheese from Northern Spain

Arts, Culture & Media

Today’s Geo Quiz features Michael Paterniti, author of the new book, ‘The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World’s Greatest Piece of Cheese.’

Pope to skip Mexico City on Latin America trip

Lifestyle & Belief

Pope Benedict XVi is travelling to Mexico this weekend to say mass and meet the faithful. But he’s coming at a time of deep division among Mexican Catholics. Mexico City has passed liberal laws allowing for same-sex marriage and abortions — two practices banned by the Catholic Church and in much of the rest of Mexico.

Pope to Skip Mexico City on Latin America Trip

Global Politics

Pope Benedict XVI leaves Friday for his first trip to Latin America. His initial stop is Mexico. But Mexico City is not on the Pope’s itinerary. Many speculate that’s because Mexico City recently passed laws that legalize gay marriage and abortion.