Citizen Services
Victims of Crime
Resources for Violent Crime Victims in Mexico
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 Baja California, please let the Consulate know.