Morelos femicides surge: 21 killings in 7 months, Spanish student among victims

At least 21 femicides were recorded in Morelos, Mexico, in the first seven months of 2026, including the murder of a young Spanish woman studying at the Universidad de Morelos. The university has seen four deaths of women in seven months, sparking outrage. The incident highlights persistent gender-based violence in the state, with authorities facing pressure to address impunity.