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Resources in Mexico for Violent-Crime Victims
Resources in Mexico for Violent-Crime Victims
As of this writing, the Mexican government does not provide monetary compensation to crime victims. Unlike the system in the United States, where compensation payments and victim assistance services are made possible through public funds, in Mexico only the perpetrator has a legal obligation to pay for damages. Programs in some Mexican states provide victims with psychological, legal, and medical assistance, but this varies across Mexico. The quality and availability of victim assistance programs depend mainly on each state's budget. If you would like more information about possible psychological, legal and/or medical assistance provided in Mexico, please let us know.