# Security challenges in Mexican educational institutions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-challenges-in-mexican-educational-institutions > Updated: 2026-10-14T20:16:06.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Educational institutions across Mexico are grappling with diverse security and safety concerns. In Morelos, students have marched to demand better security guarantees, leading to legislative proposals for increased video surveillance around school perimeters. In Tamaulipas, authorities are evaluating measures to combat theft and vandalism in schools, while investigations into allegations of sexual abuse involving a middle school director are ongoing. In Querétaro, the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro reported incidents including student protests regarding allegations of sexual harassment. Additionally, the Universidad de las Artes de Yucatán has issued alerts concerning extortion attempts where perpetrators use threats of family kidnappings to intimidate students, faculty, and staff. Meanwhile, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, academic institutions have had to clarify that simulated crime scenes used for forensic training are authorized educational activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Mexican universities issue alerts regarding extortion and forensic training Mexican universities have issued alerts: UNAY warns of extortion attempts against students and staff, while UDE Universidad clarifies that forensic crime scene simulations in Reynosa are academic practices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-universities-issue-alerts-regarding-extortion-and-forensic-training ### 2026-10-13: Mexico educational institutions face security and safety challenges Educational institutions in Mexico face diverse security concerns, including student protests over safety in Morelos, theft in Tamaulipas, and sexual abuse investigations and election-related incidents. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuautla-students-march-to-demand-improved-security --- Cite as: Security challenges in Mexican educational institutions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/security-challenges-in-mexican-educational-institutions