A man was detained in Santiago de Cuba after allegedly attempting to murder his ex-wife in broad daylight, near the railway station.
According to witnesses, the attacker arrived at the scene and lunged at the woman, stabbing the air as the victim screamed for help, reported independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta on his Facebook page.
In a video published by Mayeta, some people pointed out that the individual seemed to be under the influence of alcohol or some substance.
Several bystanders intervened and managed to subdue him until agents from the railway terminal police arrived at the scene and proceeded with his arrest.
During the incident, the mother of the attacker tried to prevent his arrest by hugging him.
The Cuban regime does not acknowledge the existence of femicide in the country, a crime that is not classified as an offense in the current Penal Code. However, the authorities have had to acknowledge the increase in misogynistic violence against women and the crimes resulting from it in recent years.
The independent feminist platforms Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba have been responsible since 2019 for maintaining a record of reported femicides on the island.
So far this year, seven cases have been verified, and three alerts are under investigation in Artemisa, Matanzas, and Santiago de Cuba.
The murder of the Cuban nurse reported this Monday had not been corroborated by independent platforms at the time this note was published.
Frequently Asked Questions about Femicide and Gender Violence in Cuba
What happened in the recent assassination attempt in Santiago de Cuba?
A man was arrested after attempting to murder his ex-wife in broad daylight in Santiago de Cuba, near the train station. Witnesses stated that the attacker seemed to be under the influence of some substance and was subdued by bystanders before being apprehended by the police.
How does the Cuban government address the issue of femicides?
Despite the obvious increase in gender-based violence, the Cuban regime does not recognize femicide as a crime in its Penal Code. However, it has implemented a national system for the registration and monitoring of gender-based violence, although its effectiveness is limited due to the lack of classification of femicide as a specific crime.
How many femicides have been reported in Cuba in 2024?
Until December 2024, 55 feminicides have been recorded in Cuba, along with eight attempted feminicides, according to the Gender Observatory Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba.
What actions do feminist platforms recommend to denounce gender-based violence in Cuba?
The Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba platforms recommend using encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp or Messenger to make safe reports, due to the lack of transparency and the inadequate legal framework on the island to address these crimes.
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