Oaxaca Tourism suffering

[KarenS]

OAXACA, Mexico – Protesters have taken over the center of folkloric Oaxaca, making tourists show identification at makeshift checkpoints, smashing the windows of quaint hotels and spray-painting revolutionary slogans. Police are nowhere in sight.

It's not the tranquil cultural gem beloved by tourists from the United States and Europe. A month of protests to try to oust the governor have forced authorities to cancel many events, including the Guelaguetza dance festival.

The full article is here.

Has anyone been to Oaxaca lately? Just how is it faring??
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Karen for Mexico-On-Line