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Morelos investigation launched into killing of Spanish exchange student

Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera, a 21-year-old Spanish student from the University of Granada, was killed in Cuautla, Morelos, while participating in an academic exchange program at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). The incident occurred on Saturday, September 12, near the Casa de la Cultura. Preliminary investigations by the Morelos Prosecutor's Office are treating the case as a femicide, though authorities are also exploring the possibility that the attack was a robbery involving a sharp weapon.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has called for a thorough investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The Mexican federal government, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, has confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and security agencies are coordinating with local authorities and the Spanish Consulate to provide support to the victim's family.

In response to the tragedy, the University of Granada has suspended student mobility programs with UAEM and is offering relocation options to other students. The university community also held a minute of silence to honor Tacoronte Aguilera. The murder has highlighted ongoing security concerns in the region, as local authorities continue to review surveillance footage to identify a primary suspect described by witnesses.

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Autonomous University of the State of Morelos · Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera · Cuautla · Fernando Blumenkron · Fiscalía General del Estado de Morelos · José Manuel Albares · Margarita González Saravia · Morelos · Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos · Universidad de Granada

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Es Cuautla tierra de nadie [massinformacion.com.mx]
La estudiante asesinada [www.granadahoy.com]