Two teenage students from Preparatory School 2, a high school affiliated with the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM), were killed in Cuernavaca, the capital of the central Mexican state of Morelos, shortly after attending a birthday party, according to a report published by the newspaper La Jornada.
Morelos, located just south of Mexico City, has struggled in recent years with violence tied to organized crime, and attacks on young people have periodically shaken local communities and university campuses. UAEM is one of the state’s main public universities, and its preparatory schools serve thousands of teenagers preparing for higher education.
The exact circumstances surrounding the killings, including a possible motive and whether any suspects have been identified, were not detailed in the available report. The case has nonetheless drawn attention to concerns about student safety in Cuernavaca and renewed calls from the university community for authorities to investigate thoroughly and ensure accountability.
As of this report, it remains unclear whether local or state prosecutors have opened a formal investigation or made any arrests connected to the deaths of the two students.
For full details on the incident and the university’s response, you can read the original article at La Jornada.
Source: Matan a dos estudiantes de la Prepa 2 de la UAEM en Cuernavaca tras asistir a un cumpleaños (jornada.com.mx).
Image: Ken Lund, BY-SA 2.0 (via Openverse).