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Latin American nations implement new measures to combat gender-based violence
Various legislative and social initiatives are being implemented across Latin America and Spain to combat gender-based violence and support women's rights.
In Mexico, deputies in Puebla have proposed strengthening Justice Centers for Women to provide better legal certainty and specialized services. In Chiapas, Governor Eduardo Ramírez is defending electoral reforms aimed at ensuring effective political parity for women. In Guerrero, a new law is being analyzed to provide free school supplies and uniforms to students. Meanwhile, in Mexico City, calls have been made to allocate permanent resources for LGBTTTIQ+ communities within local municipalities.
In the Dominican Republic, the ‘Ley Mirabal’ project seeks to recognize new forms of violence, including vicarious violence and forced sterilization. In Panama, the Judicial Branch is finalizing a digital registry of convicted aggressors to comply with femicide laws. In Chile, police in Arica are receiving specialized training to improve their initial response to gender violence cases.
Cultural and community efforts also continue, such as the documentary ‘Sucia’ in Spain, which explores the judicial process of sexual assault, and community peace-building programs in Irapuato, Mexico. In Yucatán, legislative proposals aim to prevent bureaucratic obstacles for women seeking protection, ensuring a ‘safe door’ at all public institutions.
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Bárbara Mestanza · Elías Lozada · Elías Lozada Ortega · Judicial Branch of Panama · Leonela Martínez · Leonela Martínez Ayala · Ministry of Women · Puebla · Tehuacán
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Puebla currently operates two Justice Centers for Women, located in the municipalities of Puebla and Tehuacán. oronoticiaspuebla.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Deputies Leonela Martínez Ayala and Elías Lozada Ortega presented an initiative to formally include Justice Centers for Women in Puebla's state law regarding access to a life free of violence. oronoticiaspuebla.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Current state legislation in Puebla does not explicitly define the concept, functions, or minimum services of the Justice Centers for Women. oronoticiaspuebla.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Justice Centers in Puebla and Tehuacán began operations in 2012 and 2017, respectively. oronoticiaspuebla.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] As of June 30, 2025, there were 76 Justice Centers for Women operating across the 32 Mexican federative entities. oronoticiaspuebla.com