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The femicide case of a Cuban mother who was murdered this Friday in the province of Granma, in the municipality of Bartolomé Masó, was found lifeless this Sunday, as reported on social media.
According to information shared on the Facebook profiles of La Tijera and activist Guillermo Rodríguez Sánchez, the man who took the life of Daimi Tamayo Milán reportedly poisoned himself.
"Yordan took his own life, allegedly through poisoning; he chose to escape earthly punishment and face divine justice. My condolences go to the families of that little girl from both sides—after all, it is the child who, in just three days, has been left orphaned of both mother and father," wrote Rodríguez.
The victim of the femicide had previously been threatened with death by her ex-husband, Yordan, with whom she shared a 10-year-old daughter.
On Friday morning, the assailant arrived at Tamayo's home and brutally attacked Daimi Tamayo, resulting in her death.
After the crime, Yordan fled and remained a fugitive from justice. Family members indicated that the girl was taken to a safe place, as the femicide had also threatened to kill her.
Hundreds of people expressed their outrage in comments over the man's act, which left a girl orphaned.
"Not even a poisoned person pays for what they did; no one has the right to take another person's life. What do such types of people believe... that they think they have the right to destroy the well-being of defenseless and vulnerable individuals. Leaving families devastated, children without mothers, waves of terror... How much longer..." wrote a Cuban.
"Poor girl marked by a story for her entire life, without support from her parents in the happiest and saddest moments. Truly, may God bless that innocent being who does not deserve what happened to her and may she find her way on the right path and become a great person despite her painful tragedy," another pointed out.
Despite the rise in femicides in Cuba, the Cuban regime has confirmed that it will not make public the statistics on gender violence.
According to an article published in the official newspaper Granma, authored by Ana Hernández, Chief Prosecutor of the Information and Analysis Department, and Anneliesse Toranzo, Prosecutor of the Criminal Proceedings Department, the authorities are currently working on a computerized and interoperable Administrative Register, which is not public, concerning the violent deaths of women and girls for gender-related reasons.
A few days ago, independent Cuban platforms confirmed the murder of a woman by her partner in the province of Sancti Spíritus, bringing the total number of femicides recorded in Cuba to 10 for the year 2025.
Yunisleidy (Yuni) López Milián, 40 years old, was killed by her partner on March 27 at their home in the village of Guayos, in the municipality of Cabaiguán, reported the Gender Observatory of the magazine Alas Tensas (OGAT) and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC).
Frequently Asked Questions about Feminicides in Cuba
How did the femicide of Daimi Tamayo Milán occur in Granma?
Daimi Tamayo Milán was brutally murdered by her ex-husband, Yordan, in her home in Bartolomé Masó, Granma. Yordan, who had previously threatened Tamayo, attacked her with a machete, resulting in her death and leaving their 10-year-old daughter orphaned.
What actions is the Cuban regime taking regarding femicides?
The Cuban regime has confirmed that it will not make public the statistics on femicides and gender-based violence. A computerized administrative register is being developed to provide information only to state authorities, but it will not be accessible to the public, despite social pressure for greater transparency.
What do independent platforms say about femicides in Cuba?
Independent platforms like the Gender Observatory of the magazine Alas Tensas (OGAT) and I Do Believe You in Cuba (YSTCC) are autonomously documenting femicides. These organizations have confirmed at least 10 femicides so far in 2025 and criticize the lack of action and transparency from the Cuban government.
What is the current situation of gender-based violence and femicides in Cuba?
Gender violence and feminicides in Cuba have alarmingly increased in recent years. Although the Cuban government does not officially recognize the term "feminicide," the reality is that these crimes represent a serious issue affecting Cuban society, with a growing social demand for effective and transparent measures to combat them.
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