Oaxaca, Mexico News

Known for his outspoken, unapologetic support of migrants in Mexico, the Rev. Alejandro Solalinde is bringing his message to the United States.

Over the weekend I read a bit about Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's efforts to fundraise off an alleged United Nations plot to confiscate your guns , but it turns out to be up to something considerably more insidious - the U.N. wants us all to eat more insects .

Everything tastes better cooked over a wood or charcoal fire - at least that's the Oaxacan credo.

This year's Hola Mexico Film Festival , which is taking place on May 15 to May 22 in downtown Los Angeles, is suddenly looking a lot more appetizing.

A girl from the "Insurgentes de la Paz" school hangs up her school bag near an old bus turned into her classroom in the settlement of Pueblo Nuevo, Oaxaca .

La Cocina Oaxaquena has filled the spot previously taken by Pho Thai, a small restaurant that was always tragically empty.

Gold Resource Corporation is a low-cost gold producer with operations in the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico.

But the authorities closed it down in late March, even though Congress is debating a constitutional reform that would recognise community radio stations.

Neftali Hernandez, 35, suffers from aplastic anemia and is in need of a donor for a bone-marrow transplant.

Laurel Gitlen presents the first New York gallery exhibition by the young Mexican artist Edgardo AragA3n.

Maru Montero left for the United States from her home in Oaxaca, Mexico , with just one pair of dance shoes.

"You've welcomed our daughter Malia and her classmates to Oaxaca," Obama said during a speech at Mexico City's National Museum of Anthropology.

Sure, you could celebrate Cinco de Mayo - the Mexican-American commemoration of Mexico's victory over France in one, non-decisive battle in 1862 - by buying some tortilla chips and jarred salsa, cracking open a Tecate, and donning a sombrero.

It is that time again, dear County Grind readers, when we gather to celebrate the triumphant independence of our neighbors to the south, Mexico.

US President Barack Obama delivers a speech during his meeting with Mexican young people at the Antrophology Museum in Mexico City on May 3, 2013.

Your two-day official visit to Mexico this week coincides with World Press Freedom Day.

A margarita costs $1 when ordered with the platter . Dos Geckos offers 100 varieties of tequilas, and Patron shots, margaritas and drink specials cost $5. The Silver Legacy celebrates Cinco de Mayo in May with drink specials at Aura Lounge, Rum Bullions Island Bar and the Silver Baron Lounge.

As we enter the beginning of May here at Flying Fish, we are preparing for our tribute to the classic excuse to drink margaritas and eat Mexican food.

Rev. Alejandro Solalinde talks in 2011 with migrants headed toward the United States at a shelter in Oaxaca.

A large collection of images of Oaxaca, Mexico, from the 1940s to the 1960s will be featured at this afternoon's International Forum.