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A young Cuban woman was found dead last Saturday in the area known as Fraccionamiento Los Héroes Coacalco, in the State of Mexico.
The authorities found the body in the house he shared with four other migrants, also of Cuban nationality.
The victim, identified as Yenisleydis Gutiérrez Brito, had been residing for months in the locality of Coacalco, as reported by the Mexican press.
She was an optometrist, originally from the province of Matanzas, and was waiting to travel to the United States to reunite with her husband.
"Until when, Mexico? You are beautiful, but my time here should already be coming to an end," Gutiérrez Brito wrote on Facebook on December 27, confirming his desire for his arrival in the United States to happen as soon as possible.
The young woman's family reported her disappearance since Monday, January 13, when she stopped responding to phone calls.
Yenisleydis Gutiérrez, who was the mother of a child still in Cuba, had found work at a tortilla shop in Coacalco and was known by the local neighbors.
After the discovery of the corpse was made public, the victim's husband and brother expressed their outrage on social media, where they pointed out the young woman's housemates as presumed responsible for her death.
In their publications, they demanded justice and requested the intervention of the authorities of the State of Mexico and the National Migration Institute (INM) to locate the alleged suspects.
"These people are accomplices and responsible for the death of my sister Yenisleydis Gutiérrez. They hid like rats when they stopped answering the phone, changed their numbers, and closed their social media accounts," wrote her brother, Yordanys Gutiérrez, who resides in the state of Texas.
"Since Monday they disappeared, when she stopped answering the phone. They changed their number, shut down their social media, and hid like the rats they are," Gutiérrez added in his social media post.
"Today is a very difficult day for everyone, and sadness is breaking many hearts all over the world. The pain and suffering will never cease in our hearts. Your departure has been a loud thunderclap for us all. You are in heaven today, and I will never forget you. As I always called you: my Piojo, my spoiled one, my queen, my troublemaker," wrote the young woman's husband, Edgar López, in an emotional farewell message.
The General Prosecutor's Office of the State of Mexico (FGJEM) confirmed that investigations are already underway to clarify the events and determine the relevant responsibilities.
As of the closing of this report, there is no further information available regarding the unfortunate discovery of the lifeless body of the young Cuban woman.
At the end of 2024, another Cuban, Lorena Rosabal Guevara, 28 years old. went missing, as reported on social media. Her family lost contact with her while she was heading to San José el Hueyate, in the municipality of Mazatán, Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dangers Faced by Cuban Migrants in Mexico
What happened to the Cuban migrant Yenisleydis Gutiérrez Brito in Mexico?
Yenisleydis Gutiérrez Brito was found deceased in Coacalco, State of Mexico. She had gone missing on January 13, and her body was discovered in the home she shared with other Cuban migrants. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Who are the main suspects in the case of Yenisleydis Gutiérrez Brito?
The housemates of Yenisleydis Gutiérrez have been identified as possible suspects by her husband and brother. Social media posts indicate that these individuals stopped answering calls and closed their social media accounts after Gutiérrez's disappearance.
How is the violence against Cuban migrants in Mexico being addressed?
Mexican authorities have intensified investigations and rescues of migrants in dangerous situations. In various operations, kidnapped migrants have been rescued and suspects involved in these crimes have been arrested. However, the issue persists due to the networks of organized crime.
What risks do Cuban migrants face during their journey through Mexico?
Cuban migrants face risks of kidnapping, extortion, and physical violence. These threats are common due to the presence of criminal groups seeking to profit financially from the vulnerable situation of migrants.
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