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Report Finds 164 Femicides in Argentina Through August 2025

The civil-society observatory says its media-based tally likely understates the crisis.

Overview

  • That total equals roughly one killing every 36 hours, with 15 cases recorded in August.
  • The report also counted 264 attempted murders of women and gender diversities nationwide.
  • Most attackers were from victims’ close circles, with 42% current partners, 29% ex-partners, and 14 identified from security forces.
  • At least 15% of victims had filed prior complaints and 10% had judicial protection measures, underscoring gaps in prevention and enforcement.
  • Chaco, Salta and Santa Cruz showed the highest rates relative to population, and 133 children were left without their mothers as of August 31.