São Paulo sees record femicides in January, with one woman killed daily

terra.com.br (Portuguese)

São Paulo recorded a record 27 femicides in January 2026, averaging one per day. This marks a significant increase compared to previous years. The number surpasses January 2024's 25 cases. Authorities state intensified police operations have led to over 2,000 arrests of alleged aggressors in the past three months. This continues a trend of rising violence against women, with 2025 seeing a record 266 femicides statewide. Most January incidents occurred in the interior of the state.


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