Minute of silence in Benidorm for the sexist murder of a woman in the province of Malaga

Benidorm City Council observed a minute of silence today to condemn the latest gender-based crime confirmed by the Government Delegation against Gender Violence in our country. The victim is a 50-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her partner last Saturday, June 7, in a vacant lot in the city of Marbella, in the province of Málaga.

The silent rally took place at noon outside City Hall. It was led by the city's mayor, Toni Pérez, the Councillor for Equality, Ángela Zaragozí, and other local council members.

The 47-year-old man, who had no prior charges of abuse, is being held in custody as the alleged perpetrator of the murder.

With the confirmation of this case, the number of women murdered due to gender-based violence rises to thirteen in 2025, and 1,307 since 2003, when this data began to be collected.

The Department of Equality reminds us 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 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, the ALERTCOPS app can be used, and an alert signal will be sent with geolocation to the police. All of these assistance methods can be activated by the victim, as well as by anyone who knows or suspects a case of gender-based violence. It is a duty of all society.