In a recent report by the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety, it was revealed that 13.1% of women who fell victim to femicide in Brazil had existing protective measures known as Medidas Protetivas de Urgência (MPU) at the time of their murder. The study, titled 'Retrato dos Feminicídios no Brasil,' disclosed that there were a total of 1,127 femicides recorded across 16 states in the country. Of these cases, 148 of the victims had legal protections that were intended to safeguard them from their aggressors.

The report further indicated significant variations in the percentage of femicide victims with protective measures across different states. For instance, states such as Acre, Mato Grosso, and São Paulo showed higher percentages than the national average, with figures reaching as high as 25% in Acre. This disparity highlights the varying effectiveness and implementation of protective measures across regions. The presence of such a notable percentage of protected victims raises concerns about the efficacy of the legal protections available to women facing domestic violence in Brazil.

Furthermore, the study pointed out challenges faced in gathering and standardizing data across the country due to technical difficulties within law enforcement agencies. The lack of a comprehensive database hampers accurate reporting and accountability, leading to an underestimation of both femicide rates and the effectiveness of protective measures. The findings emphasize the urgent need for improved systems to ensure the safety of women and proper implementation of protection laws in Brazil.