Overview

• A new Policía de Género began patrols with 30 units and is slated to expand to 73 patrols staffed by 438 specialized officers by year-end.
• The government announced a Defensoría de las Mujeres to provide free legal representation and accompaniment for victims throughout criminal proceedings.
• Victim services will include a 24-hour mental-health clinic and a specialized agency for recent rape cases to accelerate investigations and judicialization.
• Other actions include mixed courts focused on gender violence, tighter hotel regulations, stronger feminicide investigation protocols and training, expanded forensic and genetic capacity, and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual violence by police.
• Authorities reported 24 feminicides from January to July 2025 versus 42 a year earlier, 72 suspects linked to trial so far this year, and monthly support planned for children orphaned by feminicide until age 18, with 203 minors registered since 2020.