In Mexico, as in other Latin American nations, feminists, human rights advocates and others have long argued that the murder of women has not been a law enforcement priority.
Of the 35,558 homicides recorded in Mexico last year, 3,825 of the victims were female. A total of 1,006 killings were officially classified as femicides, based on a variety of criteria, including whether the victim’s body showed any signs of sexual violence and whether there had been a “sentimental” or “close” relationship between the victim and the suspect.
A 46-year-old man who was reportedly her romantic partner has been arrested in connection with the case. Footage, apparently leaked by police, shows the suspect bloodied and admitting to the killing. “We celebrate that women defend their right to security,” he said. “I pronounce myself in favor of women, and against femicide.”
As the controversy has grown, more details have emerged about Escamilla, whose life story — that of a well-educated young women from the provinces who comes to work in the capital — reflects that of many young residents of Mexico City. She had been a teenage beauty queen in her home town of Nueva Necaxa Canaditas, where she was buried this week.
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