A Cuban mother is shot dead in Ciego de Ávila

The crime occurred on the night of January 28.


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A young Cuban woman, mother of a small girl, was shot and killed by her ex-husband in the chest in the Lugones neighborhood, in Ciego de Ávila, according to witnesses of the incident.

The crime occurred on the night of January 28, following a heated argument between the victim, identified as Yaricza Chávez, and her ex-partner, identified as Osmeidy Leyva Abreu.

After firing the shot, the assailant attempted to assist Chávez and transferred her to the "Antonio Luaces Iraola" Provincial Hospital, where the woman ultimately died from the chest wound.

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The alleged assailant has been detained and is at the disposal of justice. In his initial statements, he reportedly claimed that the weapon with which he shot was purchased in Camagüey.

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Debate on social media about crime

Following the dissemination of the case on social media, divided opinions have emerged, as a couple of internet users came to the defense of the alleged aggressor.

"Do not speak about what you do not know if you do not know him; he is an excellent father, neighbor, and friend. It was an accident; he is incapable of causing harm. This has been very painful for all the people who knew them," wrote a user identified as Alejandro Sardiñas Morales.

"How do you accidentally shoot someone in the chest? Forgive me if it's someone you know, but I don't think someone accidentally ends another person's life," replied one of several internet users.

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Among the comments, a man pointed out that the attacker is a "nervous sick person" who did not have medication.

Meanwhile, family and friends of the victim have expressed their dismay at the tragedy.

As of the publication of this note, no official information about the incident has emerged. No feminist platform in Cuba has commented on the alleged femicide.

On January 8, independent feminist platforms confirmed the first femicide of 2025 in Cuba: that of a mother from Holguín named Elizabeth (Lisi) Ramírez Fernández.

As of December 19, 55 femicides had been confirmed in 2024, along with eight attempts of femicide and six cases that still required access to police investigation. Additionally, two murders of men motivated by gender reasons were reported.

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A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest. At CiberCuba, we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis.