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CrimeEcuadorhttps://p.dw.com/p/5N9yH
Ecuador is facing a surge in gender-based violence, with 411 women killed in femicides in 2025 and numbers expected to rise further.
Guayaquil has become the epicenter of these crimes, many linked to criminal groups and weaknesses in the justice system.
Families of victims and women’s rights advocates criticize impunity and demand stronger protections, while the government has focused on military deployments and curfews. Shelters are providing refuge for survivors, but activists warn that violence against women remains deeply entrenched both in homes and communities.
