Man held in preventive detention for alleged femicide in Montevideo

A man in Montevideo has been ordered into 180 days of preventive detention as prosecutors investigate the fatal stabbing of his 33-year-old partner. The incident occurred in the Villa Española neighborhood, and the 28-year-old suspect has been charged with homicide, specifically aggravated by femicide.

Police responded to the scene and found the victim had already been transported to Pasteur Hospital. The suspect initially claimed his partner had attempted suicide. However, forensic investigators and the homicide department determined that the victim's injuries were not self-inflicted, leading to the suspect's arrest.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, the couple had been living together since March. While the accused had prior records for domestic violence, the victim had not filed any complaints. The victim worked as a cleaner for the Banco República (Brou) in its Villa Biarritz branch. Her employer's union, AEBU, issued a statement condemning gender-based violence and emphasizing its societal impact.

The article also includes information on resources for victims of domestic violence in Uruguay, advising on seeking help, reporting incidents, and safety measures.