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A woman was stabbed by her partner on Saturday night at their family home in the Los Pinos neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba.
According to neighbors and sources close to independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, the attacker left her locked in the house to bleed out.
"The man has already surrendered," she added.
Fortunately, the victim, named Olguita, survived the attack and is currently hospitalized in stable condition, although she had to receive a blood transfusion due to the amount of blood she lost.
It seems that your message is incomplete or blank. Please provide the text you would like me to translate, and I’ll be happy to assist you!Le dio 14 puñaladas y pensó que la había matado"and she surrendered. Wishing for a speedy recovery," expressed a mother in the postFacebook.
The incident shocked the community, not only because of the violence involved but also because everyone agrees that it was a long-standing marriage in which the couple apparently loved each other and got along well.
"How sad, and she was such a good woman, devoted to her family, but at the same time I can say the same about him. For those who know them, he wasn't that kind of man, but only God knows the reasons," said Sulemis Mejias.
"A marriage of over 30 years together, we have our opinions because we know them like the back of our hands, both of the individuals dedicated to their home and family. (...) I speak from what I have experienced since childhood; they are my neighbors and there has never been even a yes or a no between them," she emphasized.
She was joined by Bárbara López, a teacher, who pointed out that they were a couple for years and that "no one ever spoke about them, but there are so many moments in life when people lose their minds...".
"They were both quiet people; I live in front of their house," assured a man.
"The neighborhood is shaken by the tragedy," emphasized an educator.
This incident could be classified as an attempted feminicide, which would bring the total reported this year to nine, although we still need to wait for the records from the independent observatories of Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba.
As of December 19, both groups had confirmed a total of 55 femicides, eight attempted femicides, and six cases that still require access to police investigation. Additionally, two murders of men motivated by gender-related reasons have been reported.
On December 11, in Santiago de Cuba, Yiliannis Bueno Espinosa, 29 years old and mother of two girls, was murdered by her ex-partner.
The romantic relationship between the young woman and her murderer had ended, but they kept in touch and he would often send her money. Apparently, the motive for the crime was that she was getting to know another man.
As was the case this weekend, many agreed in saying that the attacker, who was captured, was a noble person without any legal issues or history of domestic violence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gender Violence in Santiago de Cuba
What happened in the case of the woman stabbed in Santiago de Cuba?
On Saturday night, a woman named Olguita was stabbed 14 times by her partner in their home in the Los Pinos neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba. Fortunately, she survived the attack and is in stable condition. The attacker turned himself in to the authorities following the incident.
¿Cómo ha reaccionado la comunidad ante este incidente de violencia de género?
La comunidad de Santiago de Cuba está shocked by the violence of the attackespecially because the couple was known for having a seemingly stable and loving relationship for over 30 years. Neighbors and friends expressed their shock and sadness about the incident.
How does this incident compare to other cases of gender-based violence in Cuba?
This attack is part of an alarming increase in gender-based violence in Cuba, where numerous femicides and assaults have been reported in 2024. According to independent platforms, there have been 53 femicides reported this year, highlighting a crisis of machismo violence in the country.
What measures has the Cuban government taken to address gender violence?
The Cuban government has established a national system for the registration, care, tracking, and monitoring of gender-based violence, but its effectiveness has been questioned. Femicide is not classified as a specific crime in the Penal Code, which restricts legal and preventive actions.
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