Benidorm condemns the latest sexist murder of a woman in Badajoz

Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon this Monday to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed in recent hours in our country by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence. This crime occurred last Tuesday, October 14th, in the town of La Codosera, in the province of Badajoz. The silent protest took place outside City Hall and was led by the city's mayor, Toni Pérez, along with other members of the local council.

The victim is a 46-year-old woman, allegedly murdered by her 43-year-old partner, who ran her over. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were no prior complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant, who is now in custody.

With the confirmation of this case, the number of women murdered by their partners or ex-partners due to domestic violence has risen to 30 so far this year and to 1,325 since 2003, when the number of victims of this type of violence began to be counted.

The Department of Equality, headed by Councillor Ángela Zaragozí, emphasises that Benidorm City Council has specialised personnel available to provide free counselling to any woman who feels threatened. They also reiterate that victims of violence against women 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, in 53 languages, and offers a service adapted to potential disabilities.

Victims can also use online consultation services via email at 016-online@igualdad.gob.es, the WhatsApp channel at 600000016, and the online chat accessible from the Ministry of Equality website, which also operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In an emergency, you can also call 112 or the National Police (091) and Civil Guard (062) hotlines. 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. This is a duty of all society.