The feminist platforms Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) and the Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas (OGAT) confirmed two new femicides that recently occurred on the island, bringing the total number of women killed by gender-based violence to 14 this year, 2025.
Both organizations expressed their dismay at the events and raised concerns about the increasing difficulties in verifying these crimes due to constant blackouts and the technological disconnection affecting citizen communication and independent documentation efforts.
The first of the verified cases pertains to Daimí Tamayo Milián, 36 years old, who was murdered on April 25 in Desvío del Caney, Bartolomé Masó municipality, Granma province.
According to sources, the crime was committed by her ex-partner, who fled and later took his own life. The victim, known as "Dami" on social media, left a young girl orphaned.
YSTCC and OGAT have requested assistance to confirm whether Daimí had filed previous reports with the police, a recurring factor in cases where authorities fail to provide necessary protection.
The second case occurred on April 27 in the town of Brasil, Esmeralda municipality, Camagüey province, where Yilianys Reyes Fundora, just 17 years old, was killed by her ex-partner.
The victim, a minor, also left behind an orphaned baby, highlighting once again the devastating impact of these crimes on families on the island.
Independent observers warn that they have open alerts in Artemisa, Matanzas, Santiago de Cuba, Havana, and Sancti Spíritus, where community reports of possible new femicides are under investigation.
In their joint statement, YSTCC and OGAT reiterated that "reporting these crimes is not a crime" and called on citizens to collaborate with information that allows for documenting and highlighting cases of extreme gender violence in the country.
Although the Cuban government does not acknowledge the term femicide, it has confirmed that the climate of violence and insecurity experienced by women in Cuba affected 9,579 families in 2024, which included 16,116 women and girls.
Teresa Amarelle Boué, a member of the Political Bureau and general secretary of the FMC, stated that "of the female individuals over 15 years old living in situations of violence, 60% are Black and mixed-race, and they are under 35 years old with an average education level of 9th grade. Some of them are unemployed or are homemakers."
Frequently Asked Questions about Feminicides in Cuba in 2025
How many femicides have been recorded in Cuba during 2025?
Until May 2025, 14 femicides have been recorded in Cuba, according to the feminist platforms Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) and the Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas (OGAT). These organizations have verified the cases through community sources, despite the challenges in obtaining information due to a lack of resources and technological disconnection on the island.
What challenges do feminist platforms face in documenting femicides in Cuba?
Platforms are facing increasing difficulties in verifying femicides due to ongoing power outages and technological disconnections that affect citizen communication and independent documentation efforts. Additionally, the lack of official recognition of femicide as a specific crime in the Cuban Penal Code further complicates their work.
What is the Cuban government's stance on femicide?
The Cuban government does not recognize femicide as a specific crime in its Penal Code, which has been in effect since May 2022. Despite acknowledging a climate of violence and insecurity that affects thousands of women and girls, there is no proper legal classification to address these crimes, leaving victims in a state of vulnerability.
What impact do femicides have on Cuban families?
Femicides in Cuba have a devastating impact on families, often leaving children orphaned and plunging communities into grief and distress. Each case not only represents a lost life but also a family and social environment profoundly affected, highlighting the urgent need to implement effective public policies to protect women.
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