Rocío Gómez, 27, was fatally stabbed in Santa María de Punilla, Argentina, by her cousin, who is also the father of her two-year-old daughter. The perpetrator had been previously convicted one year prior for harassing and assaulting Gómez. Despite the conviction, he violated restraining orders and ultimately murdered her. Neighbors described the killing as “a foreseen tragedy,” highlighting a history of reported abuse towards Gómez and her child. The mother of the victim had previously filed complaints detailing the aggressions. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about femicide and domestic violence in Argentina, and failures in protecting victims despite legal interventions. Authorities have detained the cousin in connection with the murder.