Healing the wounds of violence, the challenge for Nicaraguan survivors in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the second most violent country for Nicaraguan women, according to records from Catholics for the Right to Decide. According to the organization, migration makes women more vulnerable to violence and exposes them to situations where even their lives are at risk.
TL;DR
- Madeleyni Hernández, a 21-year-old Nicaraguan, experienced physical and psychological abuse from her ex-partner after migrating to Costa Rica with her family due to political persecution.
- Nicaraguan women in foreign countries, like Costa Rica, are particularly vulnerable to violence due to a lack of support networks and economic dependence on their partners.
- Costa Rica is identified as the second most violent country for Nicaraguan women, with a significant number of femicides occurring there.
- Victims often face difficulties accessing justice, with many femicide cases remaining unpunished, and legal processes being complex.
- Madeleyni found strength and support in feminist communities, which helped her identify the abuse, break the cycle, and pursue legal action.
- The article highlights the broader issue of violence against Nicaraguan women, both within Nicaragua and in host countries, exacerbated by migration and a lack of state protection.