Minute of silence in condemnation of the sexist murder of a 34-year-old woman in Badajoz

Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence at noon this Thursday to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence in Spain, which occurred in the province of Badajoz. The silent demonstration 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 34-year-old woman murdered in the Badajoz municipality of Don Benito, allegedly by her 41-year-old partner, who buried the body and later reported her missing. The woman's body was found last Monday, August 4th, and the suspect was subsequently arrested and sentenced to prison. The woman had four minor children. The Ministry of Equality reported that there were previous complaints of gender-based violence against the alleged assailant.

With the confirmation of these cases, the number of women murdered due to gender-based violence rises to 24 in 2025, up from 1,318 since 2003, when these data began to be collected. Likewise, the number of children orphaned due to gender-based violence against their mothers rose to 16 in 2025, up from 485 since 2013.

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 gender-based violence can use 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 600 000 016, and the online chat, accessible from the website violenciagenero.igualdad.gob.es, which also operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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. This is a duty of all society.