# Femicide investigation in Metán, Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/femicide-investigation-in-metn-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-02T20:35:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cintia Díaz Orellana, a 21-year-old woman, died in Metán, Argentina, following a brutal assault by her partner. The victim was found unconscious with severe injuries, including a skull fracture, after an argument at a dance venue. She was treated at Del Carmen Hospital and later transferred to San Bernardo Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The primary suspect, 26-year-old Gastón Fernando Ramírez, was detained and faces charges of aggravated homicide. Subsequent investigations revealed that Ramírez had a prior history of gender violence; in March 2023, a woman and her baby reported him for physical abuse, though that case was archived because authorities could not locate him. 

Prosecutor Nicolás Rodríguez López is currently seeking witnesses to clarify the circumstances of the attack. Meanwhile, the victim’s family has organized a march to demand justice.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Metán femicide: Accused suspect had prior history of gender violence

Gastón Fernando Ramírez, accused of killing Cintia Díaz Orellana in Metán, had a prior 2023 report of domestic violence against him that was archived after police failed to locate him.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metn-femicide-accused-suspect-had-prior-history-of-gender-violence

### 2026-08-24: Metán woman dies after brutal assault by partner

Cintia Díaz Orellana has died from severe injuries sustained during a violent assault by her partner in Metán, Argentina. The suspect, Gastón Ramírez, is currently in custody.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metn-woman-dies-after-brutal-assault-by-partner

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