These are figures released by the Public Ministry, where they indicate that per day, there are 97 cases of sexist violence. And this only represents the episodes formally reported to the authorities. It is estimated that underreporting represents much higher numbers than what is displayed through complaints.
The consumption of alcohol in excess and other illegal drugs, as well as a culturally based behavior in which machismo predominates, are considered determining factors that explain the phenomenon of beatings, psychological aggressions, and femicides that plague Paraguayan society.
According to psychologist experts, the education factor is key to gradually reducing the enormous impact of violence within the family.
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Currently, 17 femicides have been registered in the four months of this year. The figure is surpassing the index that occurred last year in the same period of time.
The State Attorney General’s Office enabled the Specialized Unit against Family Violence. This division is competent to investigate cases of family violence, typified in the Penal Code and subsequently modified through Law 5777/2016.
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