Claudia Tacoronte, a 21-year-old student, was assassinated in central Mexico while participating in an academic exchange program. The young woman was attending a year of studies at the University of Morelos.
The assassination of Claudia Tacoronte marks a particularly concerning episode in the academic community of the region. The Venezuelan student became the fourth person enrolled at the University of Morelos to be killed this year, which has raised alerts about student safety at the institution.
Mexican authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of the 21-year-old. The case joins a series of homicides that affected the university student community throughout the current year.
