A tragic incident has occurred in La Maya, Santiago de Cuba, where a woman was reportedly killed by her husband, according to journalist Yosmany Mayeta, who shared details on social media citing informed sources. The victim, known as Yucleidis Morales, was allegedly stabbed four times by her partner.
Sources revealed to the journalist that the husband was driven by jealousy, as he did not want her to work night shifts, which led to the tragic murder. So far, no further details about this femicide have been disclosed by feminist platforms in Cuba.
Alarming Rise in Gender-based Violence
As of September 23, independent platforms have verified a total of 38 femicides in Cuba, according to data compiled by the observatories on gender violence, YoSíTeCreo en Cuba (YSTCC) and the Observatorio de Género Alas Tensas (OGAT). Additionally, these platforms have verified three attempted femicides, six cases requiring police investigation access, and two murders of men related to gender issues.
In early August, the Cuban government reported that 60 cases of gender-based murders of women aged 15 and above had been tried in courts in 2023. Of these, 50 (83.3%) were killed by their partners or ex-partners, with the remainder involving other aggressors, as stated by the Cuban Observatory on Gender Equality.
Widespread Impact and Government Acknowledgment
Furthermore, judicial proceedings have addressed 378 cases of sexual violence, with numerous women suffering lasting effects from assaults by former partners. The official Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) has acknowledged that over 16,000 women and girls from 9,579 families are living in violent situations across the nation.
The organization has also noted an increase in femicides since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. However, it refrains from using the term "femicide," opting instead for "femicidio."