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Montevideo, October 25th 2025 - 03:24 UTC

Tag: Élida

  • Friday, October 24th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Uruguay announces app for gender violence victims

    The tool will be named Élida, after the first female police officer in Uruguay

    Uruguayan authorities announced on Thursday the development of a smart cellphone application named “Élida” for victims of gender violence. The device has been named after the country's first female police officer, Élida Pensado Graña. It has been specifically crafted for victims who have a court-ordered restraining order or no-contact order in place against an aggressor. It is expected to begin operating in December.

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