Cuban animal rights activists reported a woman who killed a cat by beating it in Havana to "make soup for her children."
The Facebook page "Animal Protection SOS - PASOS" posted the video of the incident, which took place in front of several neighbors who questioned the woman while she claimed she would make "soup for the children, soup for Luisito."
In response to the neighbors' complaints, the woman said she had already brought the dead cat, but the video clearly shows her hitting it against the sidewalk several times while the animal was still moving.
The Facebook group demanded justice for this "act of extreme cruelty against a defenseless being."
Add that the woman's name is Ana Selena Martínez López, residing at Casa Blanca, Animas #72, between San Antonio and San Ambrosio.
"This is not an isolated incident; it reflects the impunity that many animal abusers have enjoyed in Cuba. The Animal Welfare Law exists, but what good is a law if it is not enforced with the seriousness it deserves? We cannot continue to allow acts of torture against animals to go unpunished or to be met with symbolic, ridiculous sentences that only promote the recurrence of these crimes," the publication emphasizes.
The organization demands "a FAIR and EXEMPLARY punishment, not a mockery of justice," "that this aggressor receives the penalty established by law," and that "the violence against animals be treated with the seriousness it deserves."
"Every act of cruelty that goes unpunished is a message that violence is acceptable. IT IS NOT. Today it was this cat, tomorrow it could be another animal or even a person. Violence knows no bounds if it is not stopped in time," he notes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Abuse and the Situation in Cuba
What happened in the case of the woman who killed a cat in Havana?
A woman in Havana was reported for beating a cat to death to make soup for her children. This act of extreme cruelty was captured on video and published by the Facebook page "Animal Protection SOS - PASOS," which has sparked strong condemnation from activists and neighbors. The woman, identified as Ana Selena Martínez López, was seen hitting the cat against the sidewalk while the animal was still moving.
What response have activists in Cuba had to the increase in animal abuse?
Cuban activists have intensified their denunciations on social media, demanding justice and harsher penalties for those responsible for animal cruelty. The use of social media has become a key tool to highlight these cases and pressure the government to enforce the Animal Welfare Law. However, the implementation of this law remains inadequate, perpetuating impunity and cruelty towards animals.
How does the economic crisis in Cuba affect the welfare of animals?
The economic crisis in Cuba has severely impacted animal welfare, leading to an increase in pet abandonment and animal mistreatment. The shortage of food and high prices make it difficult for many families to adequately feed their pets, resulting in a rise in abandoned animals. Additionally, resources for veterinary care are limited, further complicating the situation.
What legal actions can be taken in Cuba against animal abuse?
In Cuba, there is Decree-Law No. 31 on Animal Welfare, which establishes penalties for acts of animal cruelty. However, its enforcement has been insufficient, and the penalties imposed are often symbolic, which does not deter the repetition of these crimes. Activists continue to push for the laws to be enforced with the necessary rigor and for exemplary penalties to be established for the offenders.
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