# Femicide judicial proceedings in South America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/femicide-judicial-proceedings-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-10-08T17:13:45.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings regarding femicide cases in South America have seen varying judicial outcomes in Chile and Argentina.

In Villarrica, Chile, a judge ordered preventive detention for a 41-year-old man accused of the double femicide of a 34-year-old woman and the rape and murder of her 15-year-old daughter. The suspect allegedly confessed to using an axe during the crimes, which occurred in the La Araucanía region. A 10-month investigation period has been established.

In Neuquén, Argentina, the Tribunal de Impugnación ordered house arrest for Jorge Octavio Linco, a suspect in the June 2025 femicide of Corina Mabel Mena. This decision followed the annulment of a previous jury trial that had found him responsible. While judges noted risks of flight, they determined house arrest was necessary due to temporal limits on preventive detention. The ruling has faced opposition from the victim’s family, prompting the prosecution to seek an alternative location to ensure safety.

## Claims

- Rocío Milagros Rauch, Ezequiel Matías Simeone, and Cristian Hernán Varela were sentenced to life imprisonment. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The defendants were responsible for the sexual abuse and murder of 8-year-old Aralí Vivas. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The murder took place in November 2024 in Brinkmann, Córdoba. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Ezequiel Simeone was found responsible for intentionally setting fire to the residence to hide evidence. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The court convicted Rocío Rauch as a necessary participant in the crimes. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Ezequiel Simeone and Cristian Varela were convicted unanimously as co-authors of the crimes. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Córdoba court sentences three to life for murder of 8-year-old Aralí Vivas

Three people, including the mother and stepfather of 8-year-old Aralí Vivas, have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Córdoba, Argentina, for her sexual abuse and murder in November 2024.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neuqun-court-orders-house-arrest-for-femicide-suspect

### 2026-09-19: Villarrica judge orders detention for double femicide suspect

A man faces preventive detention in Villarrica, Chile, for the alleged femicide of a woman and the rape and femicide of her 15-year-old daughter using an axe.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villarrica-court-legalizes-arrest-of-man-for-double-femicide

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