Spain's Equality Ministry Confirms Cuenca Killing: 42 Women Murdered by Partners or Ex-Partners in 2026
Spain's Ministry of Equality confirmed on October 9 a new case of gender violence: a 37-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her ex-partner on October 8 in Valverde de Júcar, in Cuenca province. The ministry confirmed the case after the initial investigation, and the victim leaves behind two minor daughters. So far in 2026, 42 women have been murdered by their partners or ex-partners in Spain, and the number of children left orphaned by such killings stands at 32 this year; since official records began in 2003, 1,383 women have been killed.
The Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo García, and the Government Delegate against Gender Violence, Carmen Martínez Perza, expressed their condemnation and support for the victim's family and friends, and called on public institutions, administrations and society as a whole to keep working to prevent such deaths.
The ministry reminded the public that help is available around the clock: the 016 helpline, the email [email protected] and WhatsApp at 600 000 016; in emergencies, 112, and the police numbers 091 and 062. The 016 line leaves no trace on phone bills.
The case again puts gender violence at the front of Spain's political debate, with the government under pressure over protection measures just weeks before the November 29 general election. (Source: Ministry of Equality, Spain)
Source: Ministry of Equality, Spain
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