# Gender violence and restraining order violations in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gender-violence-and-restraining-order-violations-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-19T08:53:32.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 2.

In Manacor, Mallorca, a man was arrested after presenting himself at local courts and demanding to be sent to prison. The individual claimed he had spent ten days searching for his ex-partner with the intent to kill her.

National Police confirmed the man was under an active restraining order and had been stalking the victim, which included trespassing into her country house and visiting relatives' homes. Police recovered the man's clothing and belongings at a relative's residence. The victim, who is part of a protection program for victims of gender violence, was located and confirmed to be safe. The man faces charges of serious threats.

## Claims

- Three people were arrested in Murcia, Spain, after a fight involving glass bottles. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- One participant in the fight sustained an eye injury caused by a glass bottle impact. (single source)
- The three detainees are being held on suspicion of causing injuries and participating in a tumultuous fight. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Rosario femicides: Carina Candelas killed by ex-partner in pharmacy

Rosario, Argentina, is facing a surge in femicides following the stabbing death of Carina Candelas by her ex-partner. This is the third such murder in the city in just two weeks.

64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-police-investigate-stabbing-of-woman-in-usera

### 2026-07-20: Man Killed After Violating Restraining Order in Barcelona's Barceloneta

A man violated a restraining order in Barcelona's Barceloneta, was stabbed and later died in hospital, with police investigating the homicide.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-killed-after-violating-restraining-order-in-barcelonas-barceloneta

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