News of gender violence

More than 3,400 femicides in Argentina over past 11 years

04-06-2026 18:47 Eleven years on from the first ‘Ni Una Menos’ march, 3,424 fatalities due to gender-based violence have been recorded in Argentina, according to tally kept by NGO.

NI UNA MENOS RALLY

Teen's murder reignites Ni Una Menos protests across Argentina

04-06-2026 01:14 Thousands take to the streets across Argentina for 11th ‘Ni Una Menos’ march against gender violence; Activists demand stronger action on femicides following recent killing of a 14-year-old girl.

SHOCKING FEMICIDE

Anger as it emerges suspect in teenager's killing attempted previous kidnap

03-06-2026 18:58 Details of shocking murder of 14-year-old Agostina Vega published by local media; Wave of public indignation over femicide and authorities’ previous handling of previous case involving prime suspect.

CRIME & SECURITY

Security Ministry: Argentina recorded lowest homicide rate on record in 2025

01-06-2026 17:10 Milei government reports 3.6 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, says country has received the highest international rating for crime statistics quality.

VIOLENCE & SOCIETY

68 gender-based killings in Argentina in first quarter, report finds

07-04-2026 11:32 Report by La Casa del Encuentro NGO recorded 68 gender-based killings in January-March period; 72% of killings took place in victim’s home.

IMBALANCE OF POWER

Report links sexual abuse to senior ranks in Argentina's security forces

13-01-2026 18:06 Analysis of cases across 14 jurisdictions shows abuse by senior officers, years of silence, and punishment aimed more often at victims than perpetrators; UFEM report reveals that 96% of alleged abusers held command positions.

GENDER VIOLENCE

NGO: Eleven femicides already this month, with half of October still to go

16-10-2025 13:42 Feminist organisation MuMaLá has recorded195 femicides so far this year – one every 35 hours.

COURTS

Actor’s ex-husband sentenced to 19 years in jail for gender violence, abuse

13-08-2025 14:50 Businessman Claudio Contardi, former partner of Julieta Prandi, handed almost two decades behind bars for years of sexual abuse and gender violence; TV star calls ruling ‘peace, relief and justice’ after five-year legal battle.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Experts voice femicide concerns on Ni Una Menos 10th anniversary

03-06-2025 11:48 A femicide is committed every 33 hours in Argentina. Ten years on from the first #NiUnaMenos anti-gender violence rally, experts call for renewed vigilance and greater protection for potential victims.

GUEST COLUMN

Ayelén Mazzina: ‘Scrapping programmes that protected women is deeply perverse’

16-05-2025 13:49 Former Women, Gender & Diversity Minister Ayelén Mazzina responds to President Javier Milei’s decision to eliminate 13 programmes that were created at the portfolio she previously led during her time in office.

POLITICS & HUMAN RIGHTS

Argentina scraps ‘ideological’ programmes for women, LGBT community

16-05-2025 13:32 Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona denounces initiatives as “absurd waste” – among defunded programmes are a plan to distribute menstrual hygiene products and another to provide support for families of gender violence victims.

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COURTS

Alberto Fernández reiterates denial as court confirms gender violence trial

16-04-2025 10:56 Former president set for trial after indictment confirmed by appeals court; Ex-president alleged beat and threatened his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez; Veteran Peronist again denies charges against him.

#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Marchers tell Milei no backtracking on women’s rights

09-03-2025 14:30 Feminists of all ages march in Buenos Aires to voice criticism of Milei government’s policies on International Women’s Day; demonstrators demand an end to gender violence and discrimination.

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INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Alberto Fernández: ‘Milei has the problem of being completely dogmatic’

23-02-2025 06:08 In the final part of a feature interview, former president Alberto Fernández discusses the insurance corruption allegations he faces in the courts, President Javier Milei, Peronism and his relationship with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

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ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLENCE

Ex-president Alberto Fernández sent to trial for beating former partner

17-02-2025 16:39 Federal Judge Julián Ercolini rules former president Alberto Fernández should stand trial for “minor injuries and serious injuries" suffered by his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez, along with "coercive threats."

CRIME & SECURITY

Report: January saw 28 victims of gender-based violence

10-02-2025 18:34 Buenos Aires Province remains the region with the most femicide cases in the country, followed by Santa Fe, Mendoza and CABA.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández denies hitting ex-partner in court appearance

04-02-2025 22:32 Former president Alberto Fernández appears at Comodoro Py federal courthouse for questioning over domestic violence allegations made by his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez.

AMID SCANDAL

Yáñez gives up state security detail amid NYE dinner furore

05-01-2025 10:26 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez renounces state security detail that was strengthened in wake of her gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández; Milei and Bullrich had criticised her use of proection officers, revealing it had cost state at least US$147,000 since last August.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Ex-president Alberto Fernández called to testify in gender violence case

21-11-2024 18:45 Federal judge Julián Ercolini summons former president Alberto Fernández for questioning in the gender violence case involving former first lady Fabiola Yañez.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Insults aired in new leaks from Alberto Fernández-Fabiola Yáñez case

18-09-2024 16:51 Audio allegedly recorded in the presidential bedroom of the main chalet at the Olivos presidential residence leaked to press; Ex-president provides photos of former first lady drinking as mother of alleged victim testifies.

CRIME & INSECURITY

Unprecedented ruling: Man sentenced for infecting partner with HIV

05-09-2024 14:50 Historic ruling as 56-year-old man is convicted for infecting his partner with HIV and not taking necessary precautions; Handed three-year suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay US$40,000 in damages.