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The platforms YoSíTe Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) and Observatorio de Género de Alas Tensas (OGAT) confirmed this Wednesday a new femicide that occurred recently in Havana.
The most recent gender-based murder has raised the total number of women killed for gender reasons to 22 in 2025 in the country, according to preliminary data from the aforementioned independent entities.
The victim was identified as Kenia Rodríguez Mora, 49 years old, who was killed by her partner on Monday, July 28, at her home in Luyanó, in the Havana municipality of Diez de Octubre.
The platforms specified that the deceased woman is survived by "a girl from her relationship with the aggressor, who is now in a more vulnerable situation."
"We continue to emphasize the situation of indirect victims of femicides, especially girls, boys, and adolescents who are left in the care of relatives without the appropriate protection or attention from the State," both organizations warned.
The underreporting recorded by the observatories OGAT and YSTCC up to July 30th amounts to 22 femicides, one murder of a man for gender-related reasons, and two attempted femicides.
In addition, three alerts are being investigated: one in Santiago de Cuba, one in Villa Clara, and another in Camagüey.
Previously, the independent portal 14ymedio had reported the case through testimonies from neighbors.
According to those sources, Kenia, the mother of a seven-year-old girl, was killed by her partner, who threw her from the rooftop of their home on Rodríguez Street.
Kenia lived in conditions of extreme precarity. Her neighbors indicated that she was a very thin woman who made a living selling or begging to survive.
The mentioned outlet revealed, moreover, that Kenia was a victim of a pattern of prolonged violence. Her partner was an alcoholic and constantly hit her.
The crime occurred after a discussion that started on Saturday night and continued until Sunday morning when he "kept,” explained a neighbor.
According to the aforementioned independent source, Kenia ran to hide on the roof of her house in an attempt to escape. However, the attacker pursued her there and, in a brutal act, threw her into the void.
Despite the fact that the murderer tried to take Kenia to the hospital after the incident, it was already too late. The police arrested him shortly after.
Femicides in Cuba
In 2024, 76 women were victims of femicide in Cuba, at the hands of their partners, ex-partners, or others, as revealed by the island's regime in a recent official report on extreme gender violence against females.
The Cuba Observatory on Gender Equality (OCIG), an entity affiliated with the Cuban government, made public the figure referring to it as the number of women aged 15 and older who have been "victims of intentional homicide (murder)" for gender-related reasons, without ever mentioning the term femicide.
The figure is significantly higher than the underreporting that the independent feminist platforms Observatorio de Género de Alas Tensas and YoSíTeCreo en Cuba did last year, which documented 56 femicides in 2024, according to the annual report published by OGAT.
Frequently Asked Questions about Feminicides in Cuba
How many femicides have been registered in Cuba in 2025?
As of July 30, 2025, 22 femicides have been recorded in Cuba, according to preliminary data from the independent platforms YoSíTe Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) and the Alas Tensas Gender Observatory (OGAT).
How does gender-based violence affect minors in Cuba?
Femicides in Cuba leave many minors in situations of extreme vulnerability. The children of the victims often end up orphaned and without appropriate protection from the State, highlighting a lack of public policies to address these indirect victims of gender-based violence.
Does the Cuban government recognize the term "femicide"?
The Cuban government does not officially recognize the term "femicide" and has not classified it as a crime in its Penal Code. This denial hinders the development of effective public policies to address and prevent gender-based violence.
What role do independent organizations play in Cuba regarding femicides?
Independent platforms like YoSíTe Creo in Cuba and Alas Tensas are essential for the visibility and documentation of femicides in Cuba. Despite the lack of official recognition, these organizations strive to verify, report, and provide support to victims and their families.
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