Argentina records two femicides in Santiago del Estero and Las Heras

A woman was found dead on a rural stretch of Provincial Route 6 between Loreto and Laprida in Santiago del Estero province. Police and judicial officials are investigating, with early indications pointing to the victim's partner as the primary suspect. The case follows a recent femicide in the province that occurred less than a week earlier, reigniting concerns over gender‑based violence in the region.

In Las Heras, Mendoza, a separate femicide was reported after the victim was discovered with multiple stab wounds in the family home. Authorities have identified a 31‑year‑old Dominican man, the victim's partner, as the main suspect, who fled the scene before police arrived. The investigation is being led by the homicide unit and forensic teams, with the suspect’s identity withheld to aid the search.

Both incidents underscore a surge in femicide cases across Argentina, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and intensified law‑enforcement action.