Matrimonios infantiles en México persisten pese avance legal: 19% de las adolescentes indígenas se casan antes de los 18 años

Child, early, and forced marriages and unions continue to persist across Mexico despite significant legal advancements, according to recent data. The issue disproportionately impacts girls and adolescents, particularly those of indigenous origin.

Data indicates that 19% of indigenous female adolescents in the country enter into marriage or unions before reaching the age of 18. This ongoing reality highlights a continued vulnerability in the protection of rights for young girls and adolescents in the region, despite legislative efforts to curb the practice.