VOICED : Calcetitas rojas: la imparable violencia feminicida en Mexico

The transcript discusses the tragic case of Lupita, a four-year-old girl who was murdered in Mexico. Verónica Villalbazo, an activist, highlights the systemic issues in Mexico where femicides often go uninvestigated. The case of Lupita, whose body was found with signs of violence, underscores the growing femicide crisis in Mexico. Despite gender alerts, femicides continue to rise, with 2,746 women murdered in 2016, an increase from the previous year.

Who is Verónica Villalbazo and what role does she play in the context of feminicides in Mexico?

• A government official responsible for investigating feminicides

• A journalist and activist documenting feminicides

• A police officer leading the investigation of Lupita's case

• A lawyer representing the victims' families

What was the significant challenge faced in identifying Lupita after her body was discovered?

• Inaccurate police reports

• Conflicting witness statements

• No one claimed her body initially

• Lack of DNA evidence

Who were arrested in connection with Lupita's murder?

• Her neighbors

• Her school teachers

• Her mother and stepfather

• Unknown assailants

What does the increase in feminicides in Mexico since 2016 indicate?

• A decrease in overall crime rates

• Effective government interventions

• Improved reporting and documentation

• A growing trend of violence against women

What do the statistics from 2016 reveal about the trend in feminicides?

• An increase of 422 more murders than in 2015

• A complete halt in feminicides

• A stable trend with no significant changes

• A decrease in the number of cases compared to 2015