The murder of Rocío, a 55-year-old woman found dead on April 24 in her home in Cartaya (Huelva), has once again put the spotlight on the male violence In Andalusia. The victim, an employee of the Department of Economy, Finance, and European Funds in Huelva, was hit on the head with a blunt object, according to investigative sources. The Ministry of Equality confirmed this Friday that this is a case of gender-based violence, the third so far this year in the region and the tenth in Spain.
The crime has generated a strong institutional condemnation and has reinforced the request for unity against this scourge by the Andalusian Government of the Popular Party, which has activated all available support resources for the victim's family.
Messages of pain and institutional unity
President Juanma Moreno publicly expressed his regret: "We deeply regret Rocío's murder. We are devastated. We send our warmest condolences to her family and hope this crime will soon be solved.", he wrote on his official profile.
For her part, the spokesperson for the Andalusian People's Party, Maribel Torregrosa, offered a message of condolence and appealed for unity in society as a whole: "Today more than ever, we need social, political, and institutional unity to stop this violence that causes so much damage.".
Also the general secretary of the Andalusian PP, Antonio Repullo, expressed his “enormous sadness"and defended the need for"visibility, claim and union to try to eradicate it.”
We deeply regret the murder of Rocío in Cartaya. She worked at the Delegation of Economy, Finance and European Funds in Huelva. @AndaluciaBoard.
We are devastated.
We send our warmest condolences to his family and hope that this crime will soon be solved. https://t.co/0vdBigx9IN
—Juanma Moreno (@JuanMa_Moreno) April 24, 2025
The Andalusian Government activates resources to support families
The Minister of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality, Loles López, has condemned the crime on behalf of the Andalusian Executive and has shown her “rejection, condolences and support” to Rocío's family and surroundings. "We are facing a problem that affects the entire society. Men and women must do their part to end this scourge.", has underlined.
The Andalusian Government of the PP has activated the psychological support service in crisis of the Andalusian Institute of Women, a free resource that offers specialized attention to families of fatal victims or in serious cases of male violence.
In addition, the counselor encouraged those around potential victims to be alert: “If you suspect a woman may be suffering abuse, you should seek help.”.
The deceased had been a user of the Viogen system through a previous partner, although there were no recent complaints or protective measures in place with her current partner. The investigation remains open, and authorities are seeking a local resident as the prime suspect in the murder.
The case highlights the limitations of the system for monitoring gender-based violence. and the need for ongoing review of protection mechanisms.
Andalusia now has three women murdered in 2025.
The murder of Rocío in Cartaya adds to two other cases of male violence Recorded this year in Andalusia: on February 9 in Benalmádena (Málaga), where a 48-year-old woman was murdered by her partner; and on March 3 in Martos (Jaén), where another 78-year-old woman died after being attacked by her husband.
At the national level, the figure now amounts to 10 women murdered so far in 2025, and since 2003, 1.304 women have been murdered by their partners or ex-partners in Spain, 270 of them in Andalusia.
Furthermore, 477 minors have been orphaned since 2013 as a result of gender-based violence., 98 in Andalusian territory.
Civil society also demands urgent measures
The CSIF Andalucía union has also condemned the crime. Yolanda Salgado, its vice president and secretary for equality, has warned that Gender-based violence is “the cruelest face of inequality and discrimination” suffered by women. He called for "unity and commitment from all of society" and urged governments to implement more effective policies.
"We cannot limit ourselves to mourning when another woman has already been murdered," she declared.
Alarming figures and available resources
According to official data, as of February 28 of this year there were In Andalusia 26.407 active cases registered in the Viogen system. Since 2007, another 168.386 cases have been inactivated, bringing the total to 195.902.
The Andalusian Government of the PP recalls that the victims of male violence They have at their disposal the toll-free line 900 200 999, operating 24 hours a day, as well as the network of Municipal Women's Information Centers, where psychological, legal, and social support is offered.
Andalusia, firm in its commitment against gender-based violence
The response from Andalusian institutions has been unanimous: outright condemnation, solidarity with Rocío's family, and an urgent call for unity. The Andalusian Government of the PP insists that the fight against male violence It must be a common and shared priority, without political or social fissures.
"Only through collaboration between all administrations and public awareness can we eradicate this form of sexist terrorism that continues to claim lives." conclude from the Andalusian Executive.
