Miriam Peralta Valverde’s murder prompts university outcry in Mexico

Law student Miriam Peralta Valverde, 22, was found dead in a residence on Avenida Acuitlapilco in Chimalhuacán, State of Mexico. Investigations point to her boyfriend, Francisco Rosales Arrieta, as the primary suspect following a reported argument.

The Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMéx) and the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) issued statements condemning the feminicide, expressing deep indignation, and offering institutional and legal support to Miriam’s family. Activists and community members have demanded the immediate capture of the suspect and broader measures to combat gender‑based violence.

The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media and heightened calls for justice and stronger protections for women in Mexico.