Femicide, development, and State Capacity in Chile

Key Points

• Femicide rates correlate significantly with development levels in Chile, indicating broader social issues at play.
• A shocking 66% of femicides remain unresolved, demonstrating severe state capacity issues in addressing gender-based violence.
• Observational analysis across multiple regions highlights state capacity's influence on the prevalence of femicide.
• This suggests urgent policy reforms are needed to improve social justice and enhance protective measures.