Buenos Aires sees record gender violence cases despite fewer femicides in 2025
Buenos Aires Province recorded 78 femicides in 2025, marking one of the lowest rates in the past decade. Yet the same year saw a sharp rise in legal action, with 146,046 criminal proceedings for family or gender-based violence—the highest number on record. The figures highlight both progress in prosecution and persistent challenges in addressing violence against women.
The province led the country in femicide cases, despite the overall decline. High-profile murders, including those of Morena Verri, Brenda del Castillo, and Lara Morena Gutiérrez, drew public attention. Of all intentional homicides of women, 60% were classified as femicides under the law.
In the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, 42 femicides were reported in 2025. The specialised violence unit, led by Mariela Labozzetta, handled 28 of these cases, achieving a 95% resolution rate. Officials credited rapid investigations and cross-agency cooperation for the high success.
Legal action surged across the region. Gender-based violence proceedings made up 14.1% of all criminal cases opened in 2025. Three-quarters of victims were women, with San Martín and Lomas de Zamora districts reporting the most cases. Reports have climbed steadily since 2020, with a 116% increase over the past decade.
The 2025 data reveals a mixed picture: fewer femicides but more violence reports reaching the courts. With 146,046 proceedings initiated, the judicial system faced unprecedented demand. Authorities continue to monitor trends as enforcement and prevention efforts evolve.
