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Spanish Police provide specialized training in Coahuila to combat gender violence
Specialists from the Spanish National Police are conducting an international training program in Coahuila, Mexico, to strengthen the investigation and care of victims of gender, sexual, and family violence. The 40-hour program, running from October 19 to 23, involves 100 participants from 16 Mexican states and eight municipalities in Coahuila.
The initiative is supported by the Government of Coahuila through the State Attorney General's Office, the Prosecutor's Office for Women and Children, and DIF Coahuila, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Mexico. Training topics include victim interviewing, risk assessment, and the coordination of protection measures.
Spanish officials recognized Coahuila's institutional practices, such as the creation of the Prosecutor's Office for Women and Children and specialized monitoring centers. The training also introduces innovative tools, including a pictogram booklet designed to facilitate communication with victims of sexual violence who face verbal expression difficulties.
Entities
Brenda García Félix · Coahuila · Comisión Estatal de los Derechos Humanos de Sinaloa · DIF Coahuila · Embassy of Spain in Mexico · Fiscalía General del Estado de Sinaloa · Irma Guadalupe Moreno Ovalles · Javier de Pedro Peinado · Secretary of Women (Semujeres) · Secretaría de las Mujeres · Sinaloa · Sinaloa State Congress
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- [DISPUTED] The Secretary of Women reported an unofficial count of 108 femicides through September 2026. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The State Commission for Human Rights of Sinaloa received no observations from the State Superior Audit for the previous year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Psychological violence is the leading cause of reports to the Línea Mujer Segura. lineadirectaportal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Línea Mujer Segura has handled more than 6,480 calls in 2026. lineadirectaportal.com
- [DISPUTED] The State Attorney General's Office reported 99 femicides through September 2026. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [DISPUTED] There were 90 femicides recorded in Sinaloa from January to September 2026. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Femicides in Sinaloa increased by 131% during the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sixteen women were murdered in Sinaloa during October 2026. noticieroaltavoz.com