Uruguayan Antifeminist Group Founder Arrested for Double Femicide in Argentina
Pablo Rodríguez Laurta, the founder of the Uruguayan antifeminist collective Varones Unidos, was arrested in Argentina on October 13, 2025, for the double femicide of his former partner, Luna Giardina, and her mother, Mariel Zamudio. The 39-year-old national crossed from Uruguay into Argentina via canoe before traveling to Córdoba, where the murders occurred on October 11. Authorities also discovered the decapitated body of Uber driver Martín Palacio, who had transported Laurta, indicating a third victim. Police believe Laurta abducted the couple's child following the killings. Giardina had previously reported Laurta for gender-based violence, resulting in a restraining order and a panic button, but he was released in early 2024 after a psychological assessment deemed him non-dangerous. The case has sparked outrage among feminist groups and politicians, who cite it as a severe institutional failure to protect victims despite known risks and Laurta’s history of violating court orders. Laurta claimed his actions were for justice during initial court appearances but has since refused to answer further questions.
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Uruguayan Antifeminist Group Founder Arrested for Double Femicide in Argentina
Pablo Rodríguez Laurta, the founder of the Uruguayan antifeminist collective Varones Unidos, was arrested in Argentina on October 13, 2025, for the double femicide of his former partner, Luna Giardina, and her mother, Mariel Zamudio. The 39-year-old national crossed from Uruguay into Argentina via canoe before traveling to Córdoba, where the murders occurred on October 11. Authorities also discovered the decapitated body of Uber driver Martín Palacio, who had transported Laurta, indicating a third victim. Police believe Laurta abducted the couple's child following the killings. Giardina had previously reported Laurta for gender-based violence, resulting in a restraining order and a panic button, but he was released in early 2024 after a psychological assessment deemed him non-dangerous. The case has sparked outrage among feminist groups and politicians, who cite it as a severe institutional failure to protect victims despite known risks and Laurta’s history of violating court orders. Laurta claimed his actions were for justice during initial court appearances but has since refused to answer further questions.
Argentina Reports