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3 Autonomous University of the State of Morelos students found dead in 7 months
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Three female students, including a Spanish exchange student, have been murdered over seven months at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) in Mexico, highlighting concerns about femicide in the region.
- Claudia Tacoronte, the Spanish exchange student, was killed in September during an attempted robbery; the alleged killer was arrested after a manhunt following surveillance footage and community reports.
- Kimberly Ramos was strangled by her ex-boyfriend in February, and Karol Toledo was shot to death in March, with authorities still searching for suspects in Toledo’s case.
- Morelos state has seen 69 female murders from January to July, with 21 classified as femicides, raising questions about government prevention and protection measures for women.
- The University of Granada suspended its exchange program with UAEM after Tacoronte’s death, and families and advocates are calling for greater action to address violence against women on campus.
