The scourge of femicide in Mexico: Impunity reigns in state of Morelos
Summary
Mexico has recorded about 520 femicides so far in 2026, despite a decline since Claudia Sheinbaum took office in 2024. Morelos, a state near Mexico City with one of the country’s highest femicide rates, has seen four female students killed since January, prompting renewed calls to address gender-based violence and impunity.Key Facts
- Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico’s first female president in 2024.
- Sheinbaum pledged to tackle violence against women.
- About 520 femicides have been recorded in Mexico so far in 2026.
- Femicide numbers have fallen since Sheinbaum took office but remain high.
- Four female students have been murdered in Morelos since January.
- One of the students killed in Morelos was a Spanish woman participating in an exchange program.
- Morelos has one of Mexico’s highest femicide rates.
- Feminist campaigners say gender-based violence and impunity remain widespread in Mexico.
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