Pedro Pierluisi reacts to the assassination of Angie Noemí González: “We are in an emergency situation of gender violence”

After reporting the killing of the first female victim of gender-based violence in 2021, Governor Pedro Pierluisi acknowledged today, Tuesday, that the country is in an “emergency” and assured that they will implement a comprehensive strategy to address the issues of mountaineering in recent years. years.

“We are in an emergency situation of gender violence and we are going to implement a comprehensive strategy for managing this crisis, which has the advice of those who participate in these cases every day.“, Said the chief executive through his official Twitter account.

This morning, the police confirmed the murder of the nurse Angie Noemí González Santos, 29, at the hands of her husband, Roberto Félix Rodríguez, who – according to the authorities – confessed to the facts. The woman, the mother of three girls, has been missing since January 15.

“As a people, we reject all forms of violence, and especially Puerto Rican women cannot and must not continue to live in fear that their lives are in danger. It is horrible that this continues to happen in our society and we must all be united to fight it. “the governor added.

Prior to the general election, the governor had promised to declare a state of emergency once he took over the country. Last week, to questions from The new dayPierluisi indicated that he can take action at any time, as requested by organizations working with victims for more than two years.

“The executive order declaring the state of emergency of women due to the situation of violence against women is being finalized. I don’t have it in my office, if I had it in my office, I’d tell you I’ll take it out tomorrow. I know I’m putting the finishing touches and as soon as it arrives, I’m evaluating and signing it because that’s already my commitment. “he said on Tuesday last week.

For Lisdel Flores, director of Hogar Ruth, there is an urgent need to declare a state of emergency for gender-based violence in Puerto Rico and to take all necessary measures, including community and school education campaigns. “The governor, at the beginning of his administration, expressed his awareness of this, and the organizations advocating for the state of emergency and the action plan against violence are confident that progress will be made in this direction soon.” Flores pointed out.

“We return to the sad story of the women killed, which some are trying to present should be treated in the same way as the crimes of men. No one underestimates the fact that men die at the hands of their partners, but the statistics are certainly clear about the vulnerability of women. In addition to the fact that men’s crimes are considered to take place in different circumstances. No man dies besieged and afraid to go home, because he suffers violence at home, “added director Hogar Ruth, a shelter that works with victims of gender-based violence and their children.

For more than two years, various organizations have called for a state of emergency due to gender-based violence in the country. However, the request was not accepted by the administration of Wanda Vázquez Garced, who instead issued an executive order promulgating the fight to ensure women’s safety as a “priority service”.

He said the executive order would seek a coordinated response to gender-based violence by government agencies so that authorities could follow up on current protection orders and allocate the necessary resources to address the issue. On this last point, he acknowledged that he would need the opinion of the Fiscal Supervision Committee (JSF) when submitting his budget request.

“Angie Noemí González Santos was a mother of three daughters and a beloved daughter who had to return home safely, see her daughters grow up and live their lives in peace. Once again we are losing a meaningless life, without respect for human dignity. “He maintained Pierluisi.