# Gender-based violence incidents in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gender-based-violence-incidents-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-02T13:55:19.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Argentina have reported instances of gender-based violence resulting in fatalities. In Pilar, Hernán Adalberto Ayerbe, 56, was arrested for the murder of his former partner, Mónica Ligorria, 48. Despite a restraining order being in place, Ayerbe allegedly shot Ligorria in the head following a period of escalating violence and psychological manipulation. Ayerbe reportedly attempted to take his own life after the shooting before being apprehended.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Pilar: Man arrested for killing former partner despite restraining order

Hernán Adalberto Ayerbe was arrested in Pilar, Argentina, for the fatal shooting of his former partner, Mónica Ligorria, despite an existing restraining order against him.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pilar-man-arrested-for-killing-former-partner-despite-restraining-order

### 2026-10-02: La Matanza: Thief dies after being struck during attempted robbery

A 25-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle during an attempted robbery in La Matanza, Argentina. The driver, acting in self-defense, accelerated to escape an armed ambush.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tigre-police-arrest-suspect-in-aixa-dana-mili-femicide

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