# Gender-based violence response in Chiapas > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gender-based-violence-response-in-chiapas > Updated: 2026-08-13T04:16:10.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Authorities in Chiapas, Mexico, have launched initiatives to address a significant rise in gender-based violence and feminicides. In the Soconusco border region, official data showed an increase from one recorded feminicide during the first seven months of the previous year to 10 cases during the same period this year. In response, the state announced a specialized operation involving 100 prosecutors and experts to target high-impact crimes, including sexual offenses and domestic violence. Efforts to combat violence have expanded to include calls for multi-sector cooperation. Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar has urged the agricultural, livestock, and hospitality sectors to participate in social prevention efforts to address the root causes of crime. State officials identified family violence as one of the most frequently reported crimes, alongside drug trafficking and sexual aggression against minors. To support victims, the state has highlighted resources such as LIBRE Centers and a 24-hour digital assistance line for legal and psychological support. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Chiapas Governor calls for multi-sector cooperation to prevent violence Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar called for multi-sector cooperation in the Selva Region to prevent violence, specifically targeting crimes against women and children. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiapas-governor-calls-for-multi-sector-cooperation-to-prevent-violence ### 2026-08-08: Chiapas authorities deploy specialists to combat rising feminicide rates Chiapas authorities have deployed 100 specialists to combat a rise in feminicides, which increased from one to ten cases in the first seven months of the year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiapas-authorities-deploy-specialists-to-combat-rising-feminicide-rates --- Cite as: Gender-based violence response in Chiapas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gender-based-violence-response-in-chiapas