Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered federal and state authorities to step up security measures in Morelos, a state just south of Mexico City, after two students from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) were killed.
The case has drawn national attention to ongoing violence in Morelos, a region that, despite its proximity to the capital, has struggled with organized crime and insecurity in recent years. The killing of the two young students has sparked concern among the university community and calls for a swift response from authorities.
In response, Sheinbaum instructed security forces to reinforce their presence in the state and ensure that those responsible for the crime are identified and brought to justice. The order reflects the federal government’s broader push to address violent crime across Mexico, an issue that remains one of the central challenges of her administration.
Local and state officials are expected to coordinate with federal forces to carry out the reinforced security plan, though further details on the specific measures being implemented have not yet been made public.
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Source: Sheinbaum ordena reforzar la seguridad en Morelos tras asesinato de dos alumnos de la UAEM (jornada.com.mx).
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