The Jalisco Attorney General's office has announced an investigation into the murder of Blanca Estela Álvarez Chávez, a councilor from the municipality of Manzanilla de la Paz, as a femicide. Initial reports indicate that her lifeless body was discovered inside her vehicle at the start of the day, along a road in the municipality. The investigation will proceed under the protocols established for femicide following forensic determinations that established strangulation as the cause of death.

In addition to the cause of death, forensic reports revealed injuries on the victim's arms that may have been inflicted by needles, prompting authorities to continue investigations with a gender perspective to clarify the events surrounding her death. This approach reflects a growing recognition of the seriousness of violence against women in Mexico, as authorities navigate through the complexities of such cases while ensuring that gender-specific concerns are addressed in the investigation process.

The incident underscores the alarming rates of violence against women in Mexico, particularly femicides, which have been a growing concern in the country. As this case progresses, it may highlight the broader societal issues related to gender-based violence, and its resolution may call for enhanced measures to protect women and hold perpetrators accountable, as well as providing insights into the effectiveness of current investigative practices regarding femicides in the region.