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Argentina femicide crisis 2026

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National observatories reported a sharp increase in gender‑based killings in Argentina during the first seven months of 2026. The MuMaLá Observatory recorded 153 femicides, 559 attempted femicides and 109 children left motherless; the "Ahora que sí nos ven" group logged 147 femicides and 234 attempts, while La Casa del Encuentro reported 142 femicides and 300 attempts. Most murders occurred in victims’ homes, and 60‑64% of perpetrators were partners, ex‑partners or family members. Provinces with the highest rates were Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, Santa Fe and San Luis. A woman is now killed roughly every 35 hours, underscoring the urgency of the crisis. High‑profile cases have kept public attention on the issue. The ~~data highlight systemic protection failures for women who had previously~~ 2017 kidnapping and murder of 15‑year‑old Anahí Benítez in Lomas de Zamora remains unsolved, while the death of 25‑year‑old Mailén Antonich in Mar del Plata and the femicide of 13‑year‑old Dafne Z. in Tamaulipas, Mexico, illustrate ongoing investigative challenges. The surge is not confined to Argentina. Mexico reported ~~abuse~~ a sharp rise in femicide, with a cluster of killings in Tijuana and ~~have prompted calls for~~ a ~~national~~ 53 % increase in Chiapas during July, prompting a regional emergency ~~declaration on gender‑based violence.~~ plan. These developments highlight a widening crisis of violence against women across both countries.

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