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Violence at Colegio de Bachilleres campuses in Mexico

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Violence at Colegio de Bachilleres (COBAC) campuses in Mexico has prompted increased security measures and emergency responses. In Coahuila, following violent incidents at a secondary school in Torreón, COBAC reinforced security protocols. These measures include restricting campus access and conducting ‘operativos mochila’ (backpack checks) with the assistance of the State Civil Police and canine units. The institution is also collaborating with psychological and social organizations to address mental health and violence prevention. In Mexico City, a group of hooded individuals individuals, preliminarily identified as shock groups, attacked the Colegio de Bachilleres 6 campus ‘Vicente Guerrero’ in Iztapalapa, causing significant property damage and injuries. Iztapalapa on October 9. The attackers used firecrackers (cohetones) inside the facilities, to cause chaos, resulting in broken glass, damaged furniture, and the destruction of parked vehicles. The attack caused panic and an evacuation, resulting during which students were forced to seek shelter in one the rear of the building. Two individuals required medical attention on-site: a teacher sustaining sustained a head contusion to the right parietal region of the head, and a woman suffering suffered an anxiety crisis. While authorities have not confirmed a motive, some reports suggest the teacher intrusion may have been targeted due be linked to allegations of sexual harassment allegations. abuse against a teacher at the institution. The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) issued a statement condemning the violence, asserting that ‘no violent act is justifiable in educational spaces’ and urging the resolution of conflicts through institutional and legal channels. Following the incident, school authorities suspended afternoon classes to assess damages and conduct investigations, damages, while security forces secured the campus. Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) deployed personnel to secure the premises.

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  1. 2026-10-10 07:25 UTC Violence at Colegio de Bachilleres campuses in Mexico
  2. 2026-10-10 01:47 UTC Violence at Colegio de Bachilleres campuses in Mexico
  3. 2026-10-09 21:01 UTC Violence at Colegio de Bachilleres campuses in Mexico

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