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A Cuban mother of three children was allegedly killed by her ex-partner in the town of Guayos, in the municipality of Cabaiguán, Sancti Spíritus.
The victim's body was discovered this week in a pit at the home of their ex-partner, according to a social media post by Delvis O. Gutiérrez, who identified himself as the victim's nephew.
"So that everyone knows and sees how shameless and murderous this guy is. He killed my aunt and dumped her in the pit in his own house in Guayos, leaving three children without a mother,” Gutiérrez stated in a post in a local Facebook group.
“I hope the police in Sancti Spíritus gives this shameless person a life sentence. Just remember that you left your child without a mother and a family in ruins,” she added.
Sources on social media identified the victim as Yipsy Pelegrín Milián, who had been missing for about a week before her body was found.
According to reports, the murderer joined the family's concern over the disappearance and even expressed willingness to participate in the search efforts for his ex-partner, whom he had already murdered and buried.
Finally, the body was recovered in a large police operation with the assistance of firefighters, amid the shock of the entire town.
The case of Yipsy Pelegrín bears similarities to another recent femicide, that of Julia Salvadora Segura Guerra, who lived in Violeta, a municipality in Primero de Enero, in the province of Ciego de Ávila.
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In that case, the victim's body was found buried in the yard of her home on March 17, two days after her family reported her missing. Julia Salvadora's husband is in custody, and the case is being investigated as a femicide.
Other information released this week referred to the case of Gisela Reyes, a woman who was the victim of an attempted femicide in Calabazar de Sagua, a town in the municipality of Encrucijada, in the province of Villa Clara.
According to reports from her neighbors shared on social media, the woman - nicknamed "La China" - was attacked by her partner, who stabbed her in the neck. After the assault, the man believed that the woman was dead and hanged himself.
However, the victim was found alive and taken to the hospital, where they are recovering from their injuries.
As of the time this note was issued, feminist platforms have not reported on the death of Yipsy Pelegrín Milián.
On March 26, the YoSíTeCreo platform in Cuba and the Gender Observatory Alas Tensas reported that they had recorded a total of nine femicides in Cuba up to that date.
Frequently Asked Questions about Femicide in Cuba and the Case of Yipsy Pelegrín Milián
What happened to Yipsy Pelegrín Milián in Sancti Spíritus?
Yipsy Pelegrín Milián was murdered by her ex-partner, who then buried her body in a pit at his own home. The crime took place in the town of Guayos, in the municipality of Cabaiguán, leaving three children without their mother. The case has sparked great outrage and calls for justice from the community.
What similarities exist between the recent femicide cases in Cuba?
Recent femicide cases in Cuba, such as those of Yipsy Pelegrín Milián and Julia Salvadora Segura Guerra, share the pattern of being committed by ex-partners and are characterized by patriarchal violence. Both women were murdered and buried in their respective homes. These crimes have sparked a growing debate about gender-based violence on the island.
How is the Cuban government responding to the problem of femicides?
Although the Cuban government has acknowledged gender-based violence, it has not classified femicide as a specific crime in the Penal Code. A national system for recording and monitoring gender violence has been established, although its effectiveness is questioned by feminist organizations that demand more concrete and effective actions.
What is the current situation of femicides in Cuba according to independent organizations?
Until April 2025, several femicides and cases of gender-based violence have been reported in Cuba, according to platforms like YoSíTeCreo and Alas Tensas. These organizations emphasize the lack of effective action from the authorities and the need for attention to early warnings to prevent these crimes.
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