Violence and insecurity have become the main enemy of education, forcing authorities to implement strategies to ensure public safety. The State has the constitutional responsibility to guarantee education for all girls, boys, adolescents, and young people, as education is a fundamental human right that enables other rights.
In several states of the country, various schools have intermittently or permanently closed due to the violence surrounding them. This has led families to be compelled not to send their children to school for fear of situations such as shootings, the placing of narcomantas, extortion, confrontations between criminal groups, lack of public transportation, and threats to teachers, among others.
Sinaloa has been one of the most affected states, with around 404 thousand students impacted by violence since September 2024, resulting in multiple school closures. Other states such as Chiapas, Guerrero, Michoacán, Baja California, Tabasco, and Morelos have also experienced similar situations, with school closures, absenteeism, and conflicts affecting the student community.
Violence in schools is depriving students of their right to receive education in a safe environment, preventing them from acquiring the necessary knowledge to face present and future challenges, as well as enjoying play and recreation. Without safety and protection, education is cut short, depriving children of the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to the building of a prosperous country.
According to a report from the Mexicanos Primero media observatory, in the first 20 weeks of the current school year, at least 34 municipalities in 7 states have had to close schools, reduce schedules, or resort to online education due to violence and insecurity in their communities. This situation jeopardizes the quality of life of future generations and increases the likelihood of creating a lost generation.
