Overview

• Traditional dances and performances by eight regional delegations continue at the Auditorio Guelaguetza’s morning and evening sessions, drawing thousands.
• Tickets for premium sections A and B have sold out, while free-access zones C and D operate at limited capacity and require early arrival.
• Proceeds from ticket sales and a special lottery are earmarked for rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Erick on Oaxaca’s coast.
• Culinary markets and a mezcal expo feature local artisans and producers aiming to generate over 40 million pesos in economic activity.
• A viral revelation that translator Raquel Martínez received just 600 pesos for Zapotec interpretation has prompted debate over equitable compensation for indigenous language services.