Fourth UAEM student femicide in 2026 stuns Mexico, Spanish exchange victim

A 21-year-old Spanish exchange student was murdered in Morelos, marking the fourth femicide of a UAEM student this year. The killing underscores a persistent pattern of gender-based violence in the state, with authorities facing pressure to address impunity. The incident may heighten diplomatic scrutiny from Spain and domestic outrage over femicide rates.