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Jeovanis Rodríguez Mustelier was arrested in the town of Torriente, in the municipality of Jagüey Grande, Matanzas, after causing the death of his ex-partner in an incident of gender-based violence involving a knife.
The officialist profile Con Todos La Victoria reported this Tuesday on Facebook that the aggression had a passionate background and that the victim sustained multiple fatal wounds.
The authorities seized the weapon following the capture of the assailant, who is now undergoing judicial proceedings.
Rodríguez Mustelier is a repeat offender with a long criminal history. According to the same source, he had a record for robbery with violence, rape, disobedience, and assault.
Last June, the official profile reported on Facebook that Torriente had been found carrying tools deemed suitable for criminal activity: steel cables, ropes, a file, and a machete.
That arrest prevented a possible attack on livestock, but it did not stop the man from being involved in a more serious crime weeks later.
Although the official source did not disclose the identity of the victim, independent feminist platforms confirmed that it was Yarisleidis Reyes Alfonso.
Her femicide was included in the most recent registry of violent deaths of women in Cuba, updated by civil society groups.
The case adds to the growing list of documented feminicides in the country. On September 30 alone, two such incidents were reported in different provinces, including one that occurred in Torriente.
Activists warn that, in the absence of official statistics and the lack of recognition of femicide as a specific crime in the Penal Code, it is civil society that has had to take on the task of highlighting the magnitude of the problem.
The repeated slogan of "zero tolerance" that the official profile accompanies its publications with contrasts sharply with the reality of a judicial and police system that fails to prevent gender-based violence or establish effective protection mechanisms for women at risk.
The death of Yarisleidis Reyes Alfonso reflects, once again, the lack of protection faced by thousands of Cuban women in the face of a phenomenon that continues to grow silently.
This new arrest follows another recent one that also took place in Matanzas when Williams Fundora Aldazabal was identified as the alleged perpetrator of a violent attack against his ex-partner in the Este council.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gender Violence in Cuba
What is the current situation of gender-based violence in Cuba?
Gender violence in Cuba is an increasing problem, with a rising number of femicides and a lack of effective protection mechanisms. The absence of recognition of femicide as a specific crime in the Cuban Penal Code complicates the situation, and efforts by civil society have been crucial in raising awareness of these crimes.
What has happened to Jeovanis Rodríguez Mustelier?
Jeovanis Rodríguez Mustelier was arrested in Matanzas for the murder of his ex-partner, Yarisleidis Reyes Alfonso, in an act of gender-based violence. Rodríguez Mustelier has a long criminal record and, despite a previous arrest, it did not prevent him from committing this more serious crime.
How many feminicides have been reported in Cuba during 2025?
So far in 2025, at least 33 femicides have been confirmed in Cuba, according to independent feminist platforms. This figure highlights the seriousness of the problem and the lack of effective action by the government to prevent these crimes.
What challenges do Cuban women face regarding gender-based violence?
Cuban women face a series of challenges regarding gender-based violence, including the lack of shelters, the absence of effective police protocols, and the social stigma that hinders reporting. Feminist organizations have called for the implementation of a comprehensive law against gender-based violence to enhance the protection of women.
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