The Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Judith Marín, announced that the Ministry will file a formal complaint on its own initiative regarding a femicide that occurred in the city of Osorno, in the Los Lagos Region.
The crime came to light on Thursday morning, after a man contacted the Carabineros police and confessed to having murdered his spouse.
Police officers went to the home located in the Rahue Alto Norte sector, where the woman lay dead with multiple injuries inflicted by a bladed weapon.
The man was also injured. According to his confession, he had inflicted wounds on himself with the intention of taking his own life. He is currently hospitalized after being transferred to a medical facility.
Minister Marín condemned the situation and urged people to report cases of violence.
"We deeply regret this new femicide that occurred in the commune of Osorno. As the Ministry of Women and Gender Equity, we condemn all forms of violence against women and reaffirm our commitment to preventing these events and protecting those living in situations of risk," she stated.
The minister recalled that "behind each case there are families facing the pain of an irreparable loss, whose lives are deeply affected by violence."
In that regard, she emphasized that "it is essential to keep working to prevent these crimes and move toward a country where women can live free of violence."
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NationalThe victim's spouse confessed to the crime and inflicted wounds on himself with the intention of taking his own life. PEDRO RODRIGUEZ CommentsThe Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Judith Marín, announced that the Ministry will file an ex officio lawsuit over a femicide that occurred in the city of Osorno, in the Los Lagos Region. The crime came to light on Thursday morning, after a man contacted Carabineros and confessed to having murdered his spouse. Police officers went to the home located in the Rahue Alto Norte sector, where the woman lay dead with multiple injuries inflicted with a bladed weapon. The man was also injured. According to his confession, he inflicted wounds on himself with the intention of taking his own life. He is currently hospitalized after being transferred to a medical facility. Minister Marín condemned the situation and urged people to report cases of violence. "We deeply regret this new femicide that occurred in the commune of Osorno. As the Ministry of Women and Gender Equity, we condemn all forms of violence against women and reaffirm our commitment to preventing these events and protecting those who live in situations of risk," she stated. The minister recalled that "behind each case there are families facing the pain of an irreparable loss and whose lives are deeply affected by violence." In that regard, she emphasized that "it is essential to continue working to prevent these crimes and move toward a country where women can live free of violence." "We remind women who need guidance or support that they can call 1455, our service's phone line, and in an emergency they can call 133 for Carabineros or 134 for the PDI," she said. In this particular case, she announced that the Ministry will "become a party by filing the ex officio lawsuit as mandated by the comprehensive law." If you suffer gender-based violence, you can request help by calling SernamEG 1455 (confidential assistance) or WhatsApp Mujer +569 9700700. If it is an emergency (immediate danger), you must call 133 for Carabineros, 134 for the PDI, or 149 for Fono Familia. More about:Judith MarínLawsuitfemicideOsorno