Educational institutions in Latin America and Spain implement safety measures

Various educational institutions across Spain and Latin America are implementing new protocols and training programs to address school violence, digital risks, and substance abuse.

In Spain, the Government of Aragon has issued instructions to schools to combat anonymous social media accounts used for harassment. Meanwhile, in Salamanca, the Procurador del Común has requested updates to harassment protocols at a bullfighting school to ensure immediate reporting to authorities.

In Argentina, several initiatives are underway, including workshops in Puesto Viejo and Aguas Calientes to prevent bullying and grooming, and prevention programs in Santa Isabel regarding problematic substance use. In Quilmes, the ‘Enlaces Seguros’ program is providing digital safety training to students.

In Mexico, Querétaro has implemented the ‘Escuela para Padres’ program to help families identify behavioral risks, while in Saltillo, parents protested insecurity near CBTis 97, leading to increased police presence. In Bolivia, authorities are investigating cases of alleged student involvement with controlled substances in Montero and addressing reports of teacher misconduct in Sucre.