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Gender-based violence in Latin America

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Reports from Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic indicate persistent gender-based and domestic violence. In Mexico, authorities in Saltillo and Altamira report significant violence levels. Saltillo’s ‘Línea 800 VIOLETA’ recorded 484 reports in 2026, while Altamira averages 12.8 cases per day. Officials note a major reporting gap, with only about 10% of incidents in Altamira officially reported. In Colombia, the Defensoría del Pueblo recorded 89 femicides, 74 attempted femicides, 20 transfemicides, and 57,860 cases of domestic violence between January and July 2026. Experts, including Dr. Julia Martínez Candado, highlight institutional flaws, such as lack of coordination and socioeconomic barriers like economic dependence and fear of revictimization. In Ipiales, local authorities and the feminist movement Batucada Sur-versiva recently held a memorial to demand faster investigations and better protection. Honduras has seen a surge in domestic violence, with 47,215 emergency calls in the first half of 2026, already exceeding the 2025 total. However, a judicial bottleneck exists, as the Fiscalía de la Mujer recorded only 33 sentences during that period. In the Dominican Republic, the situation remains critical. The Fundación Vida Sin Violencia reported 74 femicides so far in 2026, an increase of 24 cases over the previous year, including seven minors. ~~Experts note that physical violence is often preceded by emotional abuse and that victims face increased fears regarding safety~~ President Yanira Fondeur noted these crimes have left 105 children and ~~employment after filing complaints. In Ecuador, the National Assembly held a sensitization day to address data showing 64.9%~~ adolescents without mothers, often following patterns of ~~women have experienced violence. Meanwhile, in the~~ domestic control. A UNICEF report further highlights systemic challenges for Dominican ~~Republic, Attorney General Yeni Berenice Reynoso emphasized that bullying is now a criminal offense under the new Penal Code.~~ girls; while 71.4% complete secondary school, over three-quarters report experiencing violence during childhood or adolescence, with nearly half citing abuse in school environments. Additionally, adolescent pregnancy remains high at 53 births per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 19.

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