Lina Alejandra Rodríguez Castillo, National Secretary of Women Livestock Farmers of Mexico, was murdered on April 22, 2026, in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua. The attack, carried out inside her business Agro Cali, has sparked outrage across the agricultural sector and renewed calls for justice and security in rural communities.
The Incident
- Date & Location: April 22, 2026, at Agro Cali, a grain and livestock supply store on the Cuauhtémoc–La Junta highway.
- Attack details: Armed men entered the establishment and assaulted several women. Reports indicate both firearms and knives were used.
- Victims: Lina Rodríguez died from her injuries; another woman was seriously wounded and taken to hospital.
Lina Rodríguez’s Legacy
- Age: 43
- Role: National Secretary of Mujeres Ganaderas de México (MUGAM).
- Achievements:
- Founded the first women-only livestock association in Mexico.
- Promoted training and visibility for female ranchers in a male-dominated industry.
- Advocated for rural women’s participation in cattle, sheep, and pig production.
- Business: Owner of Agro Cali, specializing in agricultural and livestock supplies.
Asesinaron en Chihuahua a Lina Alejandra Rodríguez Castillo, Secretaria Nacional de Mujeres Ganaderas de México. Una mujer que representaba trabajo, liderazgo y carácter en el campo mexicano. La callaron a balazos.
— Alejandro Moreno (@alitomorenoc) April 23, 2026
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Reactions
- Family: Her mother, Lina Castillo, demanded justice, calling on President Claudia Sheinbaum and Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos to ensure accountability.
- Sector response: The Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua condemned the killing, urging stronger security measures for rural producers.
- Authorities: The state’s specialized gender crimes unit (FEM) opened a homicide investigation; no arrests have been reported.
Significance
- The murder underscores persistent violence against women in Mexico, where an average of ten are killed daily.
- It also highlights the risks faced by rural leaders who challenge entrenched power structures in agriculture and commerce.
Lina Alejandra Rodríguez Castillo’s assassination has shaken Mexico’s livestock sector. Her pioneering work for women ranchers is being remembered nationwide, while her family and colleagues demand justice and stronger protections for rural communities.
Source: El Universal
