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Puebla Bolsters Gender Violence Response With 43 Support Hubs After 73% Rise in Complaints

Victims’ rising trust in Puebla’s zero impunity policy has driven more prosecutions alongside record protection orders.

Esta Casa Carmen Serdán en Tecamachalco se suma a las instaladas en el municipio de Puebla, Cuautlancingo, Atlixco, Cuetzalan, Tlatlauquitepec, Huejotzingo, San Martín Texmelucan y Tetela de Ocampo, entre otras. FOTO: Cortesía Gobierno
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Overview

  • Since June 27, the network has served 6,385 individuals and opened 2,129 gender violence investigation files.
  • Complaints have surged 73%, reflecting increased victim confidence in the zero impunity strategy.
  • Forty cases have been judicialized under the new centers, leading to eight suspects detained.
  • Authorities have issued 1,840 protection orders and delivered more than 34,000 multidisciplinary sessions in psychological, legal and empowerment support.
  • The expanded network spans 43 locations, including 18 Casas Carmen Serdán and 25 Centros Libres, supported by community assemblies and rights education campaigns.