Mar 3 • 20:01 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Femicide of Kimberly Joselín: University Students Protest to Demand Justice for the Student

Thousands of students from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos protested in Cuernavaca, demanding justice for the femicide of fellow student Kimberly Joselín.

Thousands of students from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) gathered in Cuernavaca's Zócalo to demand justice for the disappearance and femicide of Kimberly Joselín, a fellow student. The demonstration consisted of two marches: one starting from the university's campus and another from the Cuernavaca Water Supply and Drainage System. This collective protest transformed the city center into a platform for raising urgent demands for accountability, transparency in investigations, and genuine security measures for the university community.

The march from UAEM stopped strategically in front of the Morelos State Attorney General's Office, where protesters voiced their frustration over the government’s secrecy concerning the ongoing investigation into Kimberly's case. This pause in the demonstration served as a focal point for demands aimed at breaking the institutional silence and accountability expected from state authorities. Protesters accused the government of not acting swiftly or transparently in response to the tragedy that has befallen one of their own.

With chants and placards, the students expressed their collective outrage and sorrow, signaling that the fight against gender-based violence is far from over. The incident has sparked widespread debates about the need for enhanced safety and protective measures for women in educational institutions and beyond. As the students continue to rally for justice, the momentum generated may push local authorities to take firmer actions in addressing femicide and violence against women.

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