Guidance

Mexico: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for victims of rape and sexual assault in Mexico.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 7 January 2024
• Last updated: 31 March 2026 — See all updates

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Information for victims of rape and sexual assault in Mexico

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This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make decisions about whether and how to seek medical advice and attention; report to local police; and engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Published 7 January 2024

Last updated 31 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 31 March 2026

   This guide has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

2. 8 January 2025

   Updates to sections "At the police station", "Treatment" and on "When you return to the UK". Contact details for the embassy/consulate also updated.

3. 7 January 2024

   First published.