The City Council of Antequera has declared two days of official mourning following the confirmation that the murder of a woman on Monday was a misogynistic crime. This Wednesday there will be an extraordinary council meeting and a public gathering.
The City Council of Antequera confirmed on Tuesday that the woman murdered in the city last Monday is a victim of gender-based violence, according to the Government Delegation against Gender Violence. The crime, which occurred on Monday afternoon, has prompted an immediate institutional reaction: two days of official mourning, an extraordinary council meeting, and a public gathering.
The mayor of Antequera, Manuel Jesús Barón, appeared to announce the measures unanimously agreed upon in the urgent Speaker's Board meeting convened on Monday at 18:00. "This crime fills us with pain, indignation, and dismay," stated the mayor, who expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim.
The extraordinary council meeting will take place this Wednesday, July 22, at 11:00 in the Town Hall. An Institutional Declaration of condemnation and solidarity will be approved during this meeting. One hour later, at 12:00, a public gathering is scheduled in San Sebastián square, open to all residents who wish to express their rejection of misogynistic violence.
The two days of official mourning, which began on Tuesday 21 and will continue until Wednesday 22, include the lowering of the Antequera flag to half-mast on all municipal buildings, as well as a black ribbon on the flags inside. The City Council has also called an extraordinary meeting of the Local Security Board to strengthen coordination between administrations.
Barón wanted to thank the work of the Security Forces and Bodies, the judicial authority, health services, and social services that have intervened from the very beginning. He also highlighted the work of the Municipal Women's Information Centre of Antequera, which offers prevention, advice, and support to women victims of gender-based violence.
"Today Antequera mourns, but also raises its voice to say, firmly and unambiguously, that there is no place for misogynistic violence in our society and that no woman should live in fear," emphasized the mayor, who invited citizens to participate in the acts of condemnation.
This murder raises the number of fatalities from gender-based violence in Spain to 27 so far this year, according to official data. In the province of Málaga, the last confirmed case was in March in Marbella. The Government Delegation against Gender Violence continues to investigate the circumstances of the Antequera crime.
The gathering on Wednesday will be the central moment of the citizens' response. The City Council expects a large turnout, as has happened in previous calls. Residents can go to San Sebastián square starting at 12:00. It is recommended to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
The Town Hall reminds that the phone number 016 is available 24 hours a day for victims of misogynistic violence, is free of charge, and leaves no trace on the bill. The psychological and legal assistance service of the Municipal Women's Information Centre, located on Calzada street, is also available for any woman who needs help.
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