Crime ❯ Violence ❯ Domestic Violence ❯ Gender-Based Violence

Legal Consequences

Brazil's Chamber Approves 'Bárbara Penna' Bill Toughening Penalties for Domestic Abusers

The measure awaits President Lula's sanction to take effect.

Major Unions Call Off Spain Rail Strike After Safety-Funding Deal

Alcorcón Police Detain Man Suspected of Gender-Based Violence and Attempted Sexual Assault

Alianza Lima Suspends Three Players After Sexual Abuse Complaint as Probe Opens in Argentina

Man Arrested in Palencia After Alleged Assault on Ex-Partner and Barricade in Her Home

Catalonia Court Sentences Man to 14 Months for Habitual Gender Violence and Coercion

Tish Hyman Confronts Sen. Scott Wiener Over Trans Access to Women’s Locker Rooms at San Francisco Event

Gaza Ceasefire Formalized Under Trump-Brokered Plan as Israel Begins Prisoner Releases

Prosecutor Orders Arrest After Alleged Assault and Attempt to Take Baby From Ex-Partner's Home

Spain Wildfires Reach Record Scale as Sánchez Moves to Designate Emergency Zones

Massive Wildfires Persist Across Spain’s North and West

Claudio Contardi Sentenced to 19 Years for Abuse of Julieta Prandi

Mexico City Flood Alerts Persist as Spain Battles Wildfires at Las Médulas

Congress Confronts Milei’s Vetoes in Special Session

Judge Acquits Israel Vallarta After Nearly 20 Years Without Sentencing

Operations in Mexico and Spain Dismantle Extortion and Theft Networks, Dozens Charged

Legal Battles Deepen as Argentina and Mexico Test Judicial and Security Measures

Extended Deadline Secures Final Candidate Slates for Buenos Aires Legislative Elections

PSOE Faces Backlash After Ex-Secretary’s Bribe Allegations

Spanish Judges and Prosecutors Stage National Work Stoppage Over Justice Reforms