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The Cuban feminist platform Alas Tensas (OGAT) confirmed this Friday two new femicides in the country, notably both occurred in the province of Camagüey.
On March 8th, Marialedys Abad Morgado, 55 years old and mother of two adult daughters, was killed by her ex-partner in her own home in the Albaisa neighborhood of Guáimaro municipality. The aggressor was on leave from prison.
"We don’t know why he was on leave, as he should have been locked up, but it seems he had connections inside and would go out frequently. She knew he was going to hurt her at any moment," reported Lisbania Ortega, the victim's youngest daughter.
Marialedys and the murderer were together for about two years; she ended the relationship, but he couldn't accept it and threatened her. Apparently, she did not report him because she feared he would take revenge on her daughters.
"The first thing he did was to hit her, which weakened her; he strangled her and then raped her after she was dead," Lisbania detailed.
The second confirmed femicide by Alas Tensas occurred on February 2 in the municipality of Vertientes.
Unlike the murder of Marialedys, in this case the perpetrator of the crime has not been identified.
The victim, Cristina Guerra, 54 years old, was shot in her home in the community of San Antonio "by an unidentified person, under conditions that suggest a gender bias," the message on X specifies.
Alas Tensas revealed that as of this Friday, March 14, there have been seven femicides reported in the country.
Additionally, three alerts are being investigated in Artemisa, Matanzas, and Santiago de Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions About Feminicides in Cuba
What is a feminicide and how many have been recorded in Cuba in 2025?
A femicide is the murder of a woman for gender-related reasons, typically committed by her partner or ex-partner. As of March 2025, seven femicides have been recorded in Cuba, according to the Alas Tensas Gender Observatory. This type of crime reflects a serious issue of gender violence in the country.
How does the lack of recognition of femicide in the Cuban Penal Code affect the situation?
The absence of classification of femicide as a specific crime in the Cuban Penal Code prevents an adequate legal approach to these crimes, hindering the collection of accurate statistics and the implementation of effective public policies. This leaves victims and their families in a state of vulnerability.
What measures has the Cuban government implemented to combat gender-based violence?
In July 2024, the Council of Ministers of Cuba approved a national system for the registration, care, follow-up, and monitoring of violence against women, composed of 25 experts from the Ministry of the Interior and the Supreme People's Court. However, the effectiveness of these measures is limited by the lack of a specific classification of femicide in the Penal Code.
How can femicides be reported in Cuba?
Feminist platforms Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba recommend using encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp or Messenger for secure reporting. Femicides can also be reported via email and phone numbers. These platforms emphasize that it is not a crime to publicly report femicides or express condolences on social media.
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