Between January 1 and April 29, 2025, there were at least 94 femicides in Argentina, according to the data surveyed by the Observatory “Now that they see us”, from the analysis of graphic and digital media analysis throughout the country. The report warns sustained growth of cases compared to the same period of 2024when 78 femicides had been recorded.
This implies that, so far this year, it is committed and femicide every 30 hours. To the murders are added 143 Femicide attemptsthe highest figure since 2021. In addition, 10 of femicides belonged to security forces y 17% of the victims had made a previous complaint. As a direct consequence of these crimes, 85 children were orfanxs.
The territorial impact and the resurgence of violence
The situation is particularly alarming in provinces such as Córdoba and Santa Fewhere the cases They doubled or overcame the numbers of the previous year. In Córdoba, they are already counted 8 femicides in 2025while in Santa Fe the cases also show a trend on the rise.
In April, the town of Dolores, Province of Buenos AiresIt was the scene of two shocking events that occurred in less than 24 hours. Sofía Villalba was burned by her former partner, Marcos Gómezand died days later because of the wounds. In the same city, another woman suffered an attempt to femicide from her ex -partner, who took her to the hospital before being arrested.
Also in Santa Fe, Camila Espíndola was shot dead in front of her hijxs by her former partnerNicolás A., who opposed her to work. Cases such as these reflect not only the viciousness of attacks, but also Control and submission as forms of structural violence.
The urgency of public policies with a gender perspective
The Observatory indicates a Increase in the use of firearmswhat demands Urgent Disarmament Policies and Gender Perspective for Security Forces. They also warn that The current social and political context, with hate and denialism speeches from the national government, aggravates the situation.
To almost 10 years of the first shout of #niunamenosthe report denounces that Adjustment policies promoted by President Javier Milei directly and disproportionately affect women and diversities. Many are forced to live with their aggressors for lack of resources or containment networks. In fact, 30% of femicides occurred in shared house.
More than figures, they are lives
Behind each number there are A story, a woman, a family. The systematicity of these crimes and the lack of state response deepens a crisis that takes lives week after week. The claim remains the same: Enough of sexist violence and institutional indifference. The request for justice and prevention cannot wait.
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