Woman found dead with extreme violence signs in Oaxaca; 34th female victim this year

Authorities in Oaxaca are investigating the violent death of a woman whose body was found with signs of extreme brutality early Wednesday morning. The discovery was made behind the National Guard facilities in the Vixhana neighborhood of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec.

This incident brings the total number of violent female deaths in Oaxaca to 34 since the beginning of 2026. The Isthmus region, where Tehuantepec is located, has recorded the highest number of feminicides with nine victims so far this year, followed by the Costa region with seven.

According to initial reports from security personnel, the victim, estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old, sustained multiple stab wounds. The identity of the woman and the circumstances surrounding her death remain unknown. The Oaxaca Prosecutor's Office has deployed a specialized team to the scene to investigate the crime.

The feminicide occurs despite ongoing efforts to implement safety measures, such as the 'Centros Libres' (Free Centers) in various municipalities. The Municipal Office for Women in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec reported conducting awareness campaigns for these services on the same day the body was discovered, without issuing a statement on the recent violence.