Benidorm condemns the latest sexist murder in Las Palmas

Benidorm City Council again demonstrated today against gender-based violence following the latest confirmed sexist crime against a 48-year-old woman at the hands of her partner in Las Palmas. The silent gathering took place at noon outside City Hall and was led by Benidorm Mayor Toni Pérez, along with Benidorm Councilor for Equality Ángela Zaragozí, and members of the local council.

The murdered woman was 48 years old and was strangled by her partner in the room they shared in the island capital on March 31. The murderer, against whom there were no previous reports, fled the island and was arrested in Malaga.

With the confirmation of this case, this is the eighth woman murdered by her partner or ex-partner this year. The number of women murdered due to gender-based violence in Spain since 2003 has reached 1,302 victims. This year is when this data began to be collected.

The Department of Equality reminds us that Benidorm City Council has staff specialized in violence against women to provide free advice to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims can access the free 016 hotline, which leaves no trace on their phone bill, although it is advisable to delete it from their cell phone call logs. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and in 52 languages.

Similarly, in an emergency, you can call 112 or the emergency numbers of the National Police (091) and the Civil Guard (062). If a call is not possible and a dangerous situation arises, you can use the ALERTCOPS app, which will send an alert signal with geolocation to the police. All of these assistance methods can be activated by the victim and also by anyone who knows or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is a duty of all society.