Puerto Rico is in a femicide crisis. Its women fear becoming statistics.

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May 16, 2021 Puerto Rico is in a femicide crisis. Its women fear becoming statistics. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi signed an executive order in January declaring a state of emergency due to an increase in cases of femicide. But the recent brutal murders of seven women in one month set a record on the island, and outraged Puerto Ricans are urging officials to reform a system that has done the bare minimum to address gender violence. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy