# School violence and bullying in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/school-violence-and-bullying-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-10-04T06:26:57.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Mexico is experiencing a surge in school-related violence and bullying. Recent incidents include a lethal attack in Torreón, Coahuila, where two former students used machetes and Molotov cocktails to kill a subdirector and injure others, as well as an attack involving a sharp object in Querétaro.

In response to the escalation, President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for an end to all forms of violence in schools. Data highlights a severe trend, with the National Human Rights Commission reporting that seven out of ten children in basic education have experienced bullying. Statistics from the OECD further indicate that Mexico ranks first internationally for bullying cases. Regional data from the Network for the Rights of Children (REDIM) shows that the highest concentrations of physical and sexual violence in schools are located in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, and Hidalgo.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Mexico faces rising school violence and bullying

President Claudia Sheinbaum calls for an end to school violence in Mexico following reports of rising bullying and fatal attacks, including a recent stabbing in Coahuila that left a deputy director dead.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-faces-rising-school-violence-and-bullying

### 2026-09-30: Mexico faces public health risks from flooding and increased school violence

Mexico faces dual challenges as heavy rains in Ciudad Juárez increase risks of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, while violent attacks at schools in Torreón and Querétaro cause casualties.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-faces-public-health-risks-from-flooding-and-increased-school-violence

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