August 31 marks the ninth anniversary of the discovery of the body of Emely Peguero, a 16-year-old girl who was pregnant at the time of her disappearance. Her murder sparked a national mobilization. After nine days of searching, her body was found in a suitcase. Marlon and Marlin Martínez were convicted, the former receiving a 30-year prison sentence. This tragedy reignited the debate on violence against women and girls in the country.