The recent murder of Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old influencer shot while livestreaming, sheds light on the alarming rise in femicide in Mexico, which has the fourth-highest rate in Latin America. The investigation is being conducted under specific femicide protocols. According to a UN report, globally there are growing concerns over gender-related killings, with 85,000 women killed in 2023 alone. Mexico recorded 852 femicides this year, reflecting a disturbing trend that has seen the percentage of female homicides due to femicide increase significantly since 2015.
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old influencer, was shot while livestreaming, highlighting the severe issue of femicide in Mexico, which now ranks fourth-highest in Latin America.
Investigation into Marquez's murder is being conducted under femicide protocols, emphasizing the ongoing gender-related violence that plagues women in Mexico and beyond.
A staggering 85,000 women and girls were killed globally in 2023, with 60 percent murdered by partners or family members, indicating a terrifying trend.
Honduras leads in femicide rates with 7.2 per 100,000 women, but Mexico also faces a significant crisis with 852 femicide cases reported in 2023.
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