Buenos Aires Province sees decade-low femicides but record legal cases in 2025
Buenos Aires Province recorded 78 femicides in 2025, marking one of the lowest annual rates in the past decade. Despite this decline, the province still accounted for 30% of all such cases nationwide. Legal proceedings for gender-based violence also reached a record high, with over 146,000 cases opened last year alone.
The 2025 report on femicides and gender-based violence revealed that 60% of intentional homicides of women in the province were classified as femicides. High-profile cases, including the murders of Morena Verri, Brenda del Castillo, and Lara Morena Gutiérrez, drew widespread attention. Meanwhile, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires registered 42 femicides, with federal prosecutor Mariela Labozzetta leading investigations through the Special Prosecutor's Office for Femicide and Gender-Based Violence.
The judicial districts of San Martín and Lomas de Zamora saw the highest number of gender-based violence proceedings. Reports and legal actions have surged since 2015, with a 116% increase in cases over the decade. In 2025, family and gender-based violence cases made up 14.1% of all criminal proceedings in the province.
Data also showed that three out of every four victims of gender-based violence were women, reinforcing long-standing patterns in the region.
The 2025 figures highlight both progress and persistent challenges in addressing gender-based violence. While femicide rates dropped to a decade low, legal proceedings hit an all-time high, reflecting increased reporting and judicial activity. Authorities continue to monitor trends as investigations and prevention efforts remain underway.
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