Torreón school attack triggers security and mental health response

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Following a violent attack on October 1 at General Secondary School No. 13 in Torreón, Coahuila, which resulted in the death of a subdirector and left several others injured, authorities are implementing sweeping security and mental health measures. The Coahuila State Congress has unanimously proposed actions to strengthen school security, investigate the incident thoroughly, and address adolescent mental health.

Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas announced that state and municipal agencies will coordinate to reinforce violence prevention and socio-emotional support programs. This includes strengthening mental health brigades in secondary and preparatory schools to address addiction prevention and emotional well-being.

In the wake of the tragedy, a separate incident occurred at Federal Secondary School No. 2, where authorities activated security protocols after students posted threatening messages on social media. As a precaution, involved students were sent home to continue classes remotely. Meanwhile, General Secondary School No. 13 has transitioned to distance learning as the community prepares for a gradual, supervised return to the campus. Medical reports indicate that a 13-year-old student injured in the initial attack has successfully undergone reconstructive surgery on his left hand.

Entities

Coahuila · Coahuila Government · Federal Secondary School No. 2 · General Secondary School No. 13 · Inspira Coahuila · Instituto Coahuilense de la Juventud · Iván Terashima · Manolo Jiménez Salinas · Secundaria General Número 13 · Torreón · Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Classes at General Secondary School No. 13 have transitioned to remote learning as of October 5. www.excelsior.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Coahuila State Congress unanimously agreed to measures following the attack at General Secondary School No. 13. massinformacion.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 13-year-old student injured in the attack underwent successful reconstructive surgery on his left hand. eltiempomx.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities activated security protocols at Federal Secondary School No. 2 after students posted threatening messages on social media. julioastillero.com · www.excelsior.com.mx · vanguardia.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The attack on October 1 at General Secondary School No. 13 resulted in the death of a subdirector and left a 13-year-old student seriously injured. canal44.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two siblings identified as suspects in the attack have been formally charged. canal44.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Coahuila government is reinforcing mental health and addiction prevention programs in schools. capitalcoahuila.com.mx · noticiasnrt.com