In 2020, there were 257 women killed by male single offenders in the state of Texas. Texas was the state with the highest number of women murdered by men in single offender homicides. California had the second most women killed by male single offenders, at 222 cases.

In 2023, Brazil registered a total of 1,463 murder cases that were classified as femicide, or the killing of a woman or girl on account of their gender. Meanwhile, the number of women killed on account of their gender in Mexico reached 852 in that same year.

In 2023, the FBI reported that there were 13,789 victims of murder who identified as male, compared to 3,849 victims of murder who identified as female in the United States. A further 75 murder victims were of an unknown gender in that year.

The number of women murdered on account of their gender in Mexico reached *** in 2024. August 2021 was the deadliest month for women in Mexico, not only that year, but also of the analyzed period, with *** femicides documented. In March 2020, the government of Mexico imposed a partial lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Domestic violence and sexual abuse reports in Latin America rose during the first months after the outbreak. Mexico, for instance, experienced a ** percent increase in domestic violence reports.

Honduras was the Latin American country with the highest femicide rate as of 2023. In that year, it was estimated that around seven women were murdered on account of their gender per 100,000 female population in this Central American country. Chile recorded one of the lowest femicide rates, at 0.4 victims every 100,000 women. In that same year, Brazil registered the largest number of femicide cases in the region.

On March 24, 2020, the government of Colombia imposed a nationwide lockdown to halt the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the start of the quarantine until August 2020, 243 women were murdered on account of their gender in Colombia. August was the deadliest month, with 63 femicide victims. A growth in violence against women has also been observed in other Latin American countries, where domestic violence and sexual abuse reports surged in comparison to previous years.

In 2022, it was estimated that the national femicide rate in Mexico stood at 1.43 cases per 100,000 women. Three years earlier, the number of Mexican women murdered on account of their gender reached the highest rate at least since 2017, exceeding 1.5 victims per 100,000 female inhabitants. Femicides still on the rise Ranked as the second-highest nation for femicides in Latin America, just below Brazil, Mexico's cases show a considerable improvement, recording over 797 in 2024, the third year in a row with a decreasing figure. Nonetheless, this count is perceived as even higher by most of the population due to the substantial number of unreported and uninvestigated instances. The prevalent concern among the public centers around the consistent nature of these aggressive crimes. A disconcerting pattern emerges, with many perpetrators having familial or communal affiliations. In response, the government has introduced social initiatives, including helplines, but the outcomes have fallen short of expectations. Moreover, the government's lack of interest and effectiveness has spurred social activism, advocating for justice and enhanced safety measures for the female population. Gender gap in the economy Embedded within a cultural framework marked by entrenched sexist attitudes, stereotypes, and patriarchal norms, Mexico holds the 33rd position on the global gender index. This index underscores a heightened gender disparity concerning economic participation, culminating in a widening gender pay gap. Over time, female labor force participation has consistently trailed that of their male counterparts, with women predominantly occupying informal employment positions and accounting for around two-thirds of the female population working non-remunerated jobs. Furthermore, glaring disparities are more evident in media and governmental roles.

The number of women murdered on account of their gender in Argentina reached 267 from January to December 2024. December was the deadliest month for women in this South American country, as at least 33 victims of femicide were registered that year.On March 20, 2020 the government of Argentina imposed a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During lockdowns there has been a growth in domestic violence and sexual abuse reports in Latin America. Argentina registered a 70 percent increase in phone calls to the family violence helpline in April of that year.

In 2021, a total of 256 murders were classified as femicides in Argentina. Two years earlier, 327 femicide victims were documented, the highest number of such cases since 2016. Buenos Aires was the province with most femicides in Argentina that year. This type of homicide is defined as the murder of a woman or girl on account of their gender. In Latin America, Brazil is the country with the highest number of femicides.

In late March of 2020, many governments in Latin America imposed lockdowns in order to avoid the further spread of the virus SARS-CoV-2. As a result of the isolation, a steep rise of gender violence and family abuse cases was identified in several countries in the region. For instance, Mexico's domestic violence reports increased 25 percent in March 2020, in comparison to the same month of the previous year. In Argentina, a hotline for sexual violence victims received more than two thirds more phone calls in April 2020, compared to a year earlier. Argentina is one of the Latin American countries with the highest number of femicide victims.

In a survey conducted in Mexico, the majority of respondents said they agreed with the national strike #UnDíaSinNosotras ('One day without us') that was set to take place on March 9, 2020. One day after International Women's Day on March 8, feminist organizations and activists in Mexico organized a national strike to protest against gender violence. On average, 48.5 percent of respondents said they agreed with the strike taking place, although men disagreed more than women.

From January to December 2024, a total of 797 murders were classified as femicides in Mexico. This type of homicide is defined as the killing of a woman or girl on account of their gender. The number of Mexican women who were victims of femicide grew considerably throughout the studied period. In Latin America, Brazil was the country with the highest number of femicides.

In a survey carried out in March 2020, 66 percent of female respondents in Chile said they had felt discriminated against or victimized on account of their gender. The remaining 34 percent of the Chilean women surveyed answered negatively.

This statistic shows the death rate for homicide in the United States from 1950 to 2016, by gender. In 2016, there were *** homicide deaths per 100,000 population among males and *** deaths among females.

The number of femicides, murders committed against women because of their gender, in Brazil slightly increased in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. Throughout 2024, ***** femicides were registered in Brazil, up from ***** recorded one year before. That year, the Brazilian state with the highest number of femicides was São Paulo.

In a survey conducted in Mexico about public opinion on the national strike organized by women's rights activists #UnDíaSinNosotras ("One day without us") on *************, most respondents said they believed that women partaking in the strike should be paid for that day's salary. On the other hand, more men than women said that one day's salary should be subtracted from women's paychecks should they participated in the strike (** percent of men vs. **** percent of women).

In 2024, there were approximately 1.9 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in El Salvador. Since 2015, when it stood at 103, the murder rate has been dropping annually in this Central American country. Crime current state The region has witnessed a substantial reduction in the number of homicides since 2015, resulting in the most common crimes becoming increasingly more centered on non-lethal offenses and material-related transgressions, which now pose the most prevalent threats. This shift is equally apparent across both genders, with the rate of femicides steadily declining, paralleling a consistent decrease in overall victimization rates. Consequently, El Salvador achieved the ranking of the third safest country within the Latin American homicide rate context. Notwithstanding these notable improvements, a lingering sense of caution endures among the populace, as nearly half of them remain apprehensive about the prospect of falling victim to criminal activities. Main economic problems Following an extended phase marked by elevated inflation, the region continues to grapple with challenges in its efforts to recover. The impact has been most pronounced on the prices of essential food items, rendering them increasingly unaffordable for a population where approximately 20 percent live under poverty conditions. Furthermore, the unemployment rate persists, with one out of every two individuals still seeking employment opportunities. A significant proportion, approximately 60 percent, remain apprehensive about job loss, recognizing the subsequent loss of their primary income source. In response, the government is envisaging an enhancement in both the employment rate and the GDP, albeit with a gradual recovery trajectory following the substantial downturn experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, around 73 percent of respondents in Chile stated that they strongly or somewhat agreed that unless men start taking actions to support women's rights, gender equality will not improve. In turn, 24 percent of respondents disagreed with the statement. Overall, Chileans believed that more women should hold leadership positions for gender equality to improve.

Almost two thirds of respondents agreed that unless men took actions to support women's rights, gender equality would not improve in Argentina. This was a lower level of agreement than that registered, for example, in Mexico.

Turks and Caicos Islands saw a murder rate of ***** per 100,000 inhabitants, making it the most dangerous country for this kind of crime worldwide as of 2024. Interestingly, El Salvador, which long had the highest global homicide rates, has dropped out of the top 29 after a high number of gang members have been incarcerated. Meanwhile, Colima in Mexico was the most dangerous city for murders. Violent conflicts worldwide Notably, these figures do not include deaths that resulted from war or a violent conflict. While there is a persistent number of conflicts worldwide, resulting casualties are not considered murders. Partially due to this reason, homicide rates in Latin America are higher than those in Afghanistan or Syria. A different definition of murder in these circumstances could change the rate significantly in some countries. Causes of death Also, noteworthy is that murders are usually not random events. In the United States, the circumstances of murders are most commonly arguments, followed by narcotics incidents and robberies. Additionally, murders are not a leading cause of death. Heart diseases, strokes and cancer pose a greater threat to life than violent crime.