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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A man shoots a woman in Zaragoza and then commits suicide

A man shot a woman before taking his own life in Zaragoza, Spain, in a tragic incident linked to domestic violence.

Mar 21 • 09:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Politics without women naturalizes violence

Mato Grosso recorded a troubling rise in femicides, marking the highest number in five years and reflecting a systemic issue of gender-based violence.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two leaders of a gang selling drugs along the Matanza River were arrested: they were being investigated for two femicides

Two leaders of a drug trafficking gang were arrested during a police operation linked to the femicides of two women in Argentina.

Mar 14 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber reserves empty week to vote on combating violence against women

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is dedicating a week to vote on projects aimed at combating violence against women, following a recent increase in femicides in the country.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Femicide and disappearances in Morelos: The cases of Kimberly, Karol, Stephanye, and Miranda

In Morelos, Mexico, a series of femicides and disappearances of young female students has sparked public outrage and protests demanding greater safety measures.

Mar 11 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid a wave of femicides, the government of RS announces the purchase of electronic ankle monitors and a new Women's Police Station; see other measures

The government of Rio Grande do Sul announced a R$ 71 million initiative to combat femicide and violence against women, including the purchase of 3,000 electronic ankle monitors and the expansion of police station hours.

Mar 10 • 18:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two women are killed in less than 24 hours in the São Paulo coast; remember feminicides

The article reports on the killings of two women in Praia Grande, São Paulo, within a day, highlighting the surge in femicides during the International Women’s Day weekend.

Mar 10 • 08:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women march in Mexico against disappearances and femicides: 'Not one daughter less'

Thousands of women marched in Mexico City on International Women's Day to protest against gender violence and femicides in the country.

Mar 9 • 02:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The number of femicides was at one of its lowest points of the decade, but reports increased

The number of femicides in Buenos Aires reached a decade-low last year, yet reports of domestic violence and gender-related cases have surged, indicating a troubling trend in societal challenges.

Mar 8 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public hearing will discuss the rise of femicides and violence against women in Divinópolis

The Municipal Chamber of Divinópolis is hosting a public hearing on March 11 to address increasing femicide rates and violence against women in the area.

Mar 8 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First month of 2026 registers 3 femicides in Paraíba

The Paraíba state of Brazil reported three femicides in January 2026, reflecting an alarming trend in violence against women.

Mar 8 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

History of threats and domestic violence: what the registered femicides in MT have in common

The article discusses the alarming pattern of femicides in Mato Grosso, Brazil, highlighting the relationships between victims and their perpetrators as well as the historical context of violence against women in the state.

Mar 8 • 14:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

This is how I tell Giulia and the other women we have lost

A journalist's book sheds light on femicides and the urgent need for action against gender violence.

Mar 8 • 05:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Happy Women's Day Is Not Said

The article discusses the inappropriateness of wishing someone a happy Women's Day due to the tragic history and ongoing struggles for gender equality and justice.

Mar 7 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 111 orphans from femicides in 4 years, agencies discuss improvements in protection policies

In Brazil, 111 children have become orphans due to femicide in the past four years, prompting discussions on policy reforms for their protection.

Mar 6 • 00:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

50 Years of Femicides: The Debt to Women's Lives

The article reflects on 50 years since the International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women, highlighting the ongoing epidemic of femicides globally that claim thousands of lives each year.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Country sees record number of femicides amid decline in total homicides of women; understand the reasons

Brazil has seen a record number of femicides while total homicides of women have decreased, highlighting a complex interplay of violence and reporting improvements.

Mar 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Causes of Machista Crimes

The article discusses the ongoing issue of femicides in Spain and the need for a deeper analysis of the factors contributing to gender-based violence.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Half of femicides occur in cities with up to 100,000 inhabitants, where only 5% have a women's police station

In Brazil, half of the reported femicides in 2024 occurred in municipalities with populations of up to 100,000, highlighting a significant lack of resources to combat this violence in smaller cities.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In 13% of femicides in Brazil, the victim had obtained an urgent protective measure, points out a report

A report reveals that 13.1% of femicide victims in Brazil had active protective orders at the time of their murder.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

8 out of 10 femicides in the country were committed by an ex or current partner; 62% of victims are black

A study shows that 62% of femicide victims in Brazil are black, most often killed by current or former partners, highlighting a severe issue of racial and gender-based violence.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Violence Against Women: Should Femicides Always Be Punished as Murder?

The German political parties SPD and Union are advocating for harsher penalties for femicides, arguing that the current laws need reform to provide better protection for women.

Mar 3 • 15:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Femicides Destroy Everything

The article discusses the alarming rise of femicide in Ecuador as a severe consequence of gender-based violence.

Mar 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The women murdered by their partners are not figures

The article highlights the grim reality of femicides, reminding readers that these women are not just statistics, but individuals impacted by gender-based violence.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal faces the troubling reality of femicides

In 2025, Senegal recorded 18 femicides, a figure widely believed to be underestimated as it includes only known and publicized cases, amidst increasing government recognition of the issue.

Feb 12 • 23:05 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Italy inaugurates Olympic Games marred by the diversion of funds for victims of the mafia and femicides

Italy opens the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics amidst controversy over misallocated funds meant for mafia victims and femicides, sparking criticism from civil groups and opposition parties.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Journal 1st Edition this Wednesday (4)

The article discusses several key issues such as the rise in femicides in Brazil, a recent administrative reform critique, and an alarming surge in measles cases in the Americas.

Feb 4 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In January, Piauí records a reduction in homicides and femicides

In January 2026, Piauí reported a decrease in intentional violent crimes, particularly in coastal areas and the capital Teresina, compared to January 2025.

Feb 2 • 18:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

January ends with 106 homicides and eight femicides in Sinaloa, reports prosecutor's office

January 2026 recorded 106 homicides and eight femicides in Sinaloa, reflecting a decrease from December 2025's 123 murders according to the state prosecutor's office.

Feb 2 • 18:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Edomex Achieves Historic Reduction in Femicide; Violeta Operations and LIBRE Courts Strengthen Women's Protection

The government of Edomex, led by Delfina Gómez Álvarez, has achieved a historic reduction in femicides, implementing permanent Violeta Operations and LIBRE Courts to enhance protection for women across 11 municipalities under Gender Violence Alert.

Feb 2 • 11:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Plenković responded to Kekin: I condemn those savages, imbeciles, idiots, and primitives more than you do

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković asserted that his government has done more for the protection of women from violence than any previous government while condemning violent behavior during a parliamentary session.

Jan 15 • 12:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Repovi 2025 will instigate us in 2026: Corruption, femicides, rising violence...

The article reflects on the chaotic events of 2025, highlighting issues such as corruption, violence, and human rights deterioration, suggesting that these trends will continue into 2026.

Jan 2 • 21:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

From Garlasco to via Marsala: investigations and trials that turned 2025 yellow

The article discusses various criminal investigations and trials in Italy concerning significant cases like the murder in Garlasco, kidnappings, femicides, and other high-profile incidents throughout 2025.

Dec 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

In social policy 2025, femicide marked by the victory of the Shadow Association...

In 2025, social policy in Croatia was significantly affected by femicides, including the murder of 19 women and the introduction of a new pension insurance law that increased benefits for retirees while repealing provisions on personal assistance.

Dec 28 • 08:22 UTC

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