Why can't Ecuador stop femicide? | DW News

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More than 400 women were killed in Ecuador last year, and activists fear the number could rise even higher in 2026. While the government focuses on fighting gangs and organized crime, women's rights advocates say victims are being failed by the justice system. Why is femicide still rising, and what would it take to reverse the trend? #dwnews #ecuador #femicide For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/DWNews/ Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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