A wave of student killings raises safety concerns at Mexican universities

At least seven students from the Autonomous University of Morelos have been murdered since 2025, including five young women. The killings have sparked protests and renewed demands for better protection. Across Mexico, female university students face sexual harassment, fear of disappearing and obstacles to reporting abuse. As universities introduce new security measures and complaint procedures, students and researchers question whether enough is being done to prevent violence and hold perpetrators accountable. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.