Additional information provided by the observatory reveals that some victims were migrants and that the context of drug-related crime also plays a role in this tragedy.

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Argentina: Salta Province Extends Social Emergency Due to Gender-Based Violence

In a context marked by growing social alarm, a recent report from the “Adriana Marisel Zambrano” Femicide Observatory has unveiled a heartbreaking reality in Argentina: as of January, 28 femicides have been recorded, which amounts to one woman murdered every 26 hours.

The report reveals that 60% of femicides were committed by partners or ex-partners of the victims, underscoring the alarming closeness and familiarity between perpetrators and victims.

Paradoxically, the home, which should be a refuge, becomes the most dangerous place for women, as 70% of the murders occurred in their homes or in shared spaces with the aggressors.

Despite these devastating figures, the new government of Javier Milei has chosen to eliminate the term “femicide” from the Penal Code, labeling it a “distortion of the concept of equality.”
This decision has generated a wave of criticism and concern among feminist organizations and human rights defenders, who argue that dismissing the specificity of femicide not only minimizes the severity of the problem but could also hinder justice for victims and their families.

The report also highlights that five of the 28 victims had previously filed complaints and that two of the perpetrators had restraining orders and measures of distance in place.
This underscores a failure in the judicial system and in law enforcement, where protective measures do not succeed in safeguarding women’s lives.

Additionally, the alarming number of perpetrators linked to security forces raises questions about the training and commitment of these institutions in the fight against gender violence.

Additional information provided by the observatory reveals that some victims were migrants and that the context of drug-related crime also plays a role in this tragedy. 

These elements further complicate the phenomenon, suggesting that gender violence cannot be understood as an isolated issue but rather as part of a broader network of social and economic inequalities.

Buenos Aires continues to be the province with the highest number of femicides, followed by Santa Fe, Mendoza, and the Federal Capital.

The persistence of these crimes demands a strong and decisive response from the state, as well as a genuine commitment to address the cultural and social roots that fuel this violence.

The “Adriana Marisel Zambrano” Femicide Observatory, directed by the cultural organization “Casa del Encuentro,” has been a beacon in the darkness since 2008, providing crucial data to understand and combat this issue.

However, the recent decision by the government could jeopardize the progress made so far in raising awareness and sanctioning femicide.

The fight against gender violence in Argentina is at a critical juncture. Society must question not only the political decisions that directly affect women but also the social fabric that allows such atrocities to continue occurring.
The elimination of the term “femicide” from the Penal Code cannot be seen as a solution; rather, it is a call to action to re-examine how this scourge is addressed from all fronts: legal, social, and cultural.

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