Gender-based violence cases rise in Argentina, Colombia, and Spain

Multiple legal proceedings and reports highlight a surge in gender-based violence across Argentina, Colombia, and Spain.

In Argentina, several high-profile trials are underway, including a case seeking six years of prison for instigating suicide through domestic violence, a trial for unlawful imprisonment of an ex-partner in Río Grande, and a case involving former mayor Martín Gill regarding physical aggression. Additionally, a jury trial has begun for the femicide of Talía Aragón, and a criminal trial is addressing a fatal traffic accident in San Juan.

In Colombia, reports indicate a significant rise in sexual violence and femicide. Data shows a 38.5% increase in deep vein thrombosis cases in one sector, while other reports detail a rise in sexual abuse against elderly women and minors in regions like Huila, Nariño, and Antioquia. Recent femicides in Pasto and sexual assaults in Santander and Antioquia have prompted calls for increased state intervention.

In Spain, statistics reveal a concerning trend where women in Andalusia take an average of over seven years to report domestic abuse. The country has recorded 42 femicides so far in 2026, amid ongoing political debates regarding protection policies.