# Mexico responded urgently to a Spanish woman’s murder. Critics say it is not doing enough for female victims at home

https://mins.news/en/item/68119

- CNN, 2026-09-22 00:33 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/21/americas/mexico-femicide-spain-student-latam-intl?Date=20260922&Profile=CNN

> The recent killing of a Spanish female exchange student in central Mexico has drawn international attention to the country’s high levels of violence against women. The Mexican government responded urgently, but some say it is still not doing enough for female victims at home.

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