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Independent platforms confirmed this Wednesday two more femicides in Cuba, which brought the total of crimes due to male violence to 35 during 2025.
The gender observatories of the magazine Alas Tensas (OGAT) and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) have verified the recent murders of Noralis Estenoz in Havana, and Liudmila Álvarez Coll in Granma province, reported in recent days by citizens, activists, and independent media outlets.
Noralis was fatally stabbed on October 5 by a man who had been her partner, in her home in the Versalles neighborhood, in the municipality of La Lisa.
According to unofficial information that circulated on social media, the assailant attempted to flee after committing the crime but was shot by a police officer.
People close to the victim claimed that the individual later died in the hospital, but this has not been confirmed by the authorities, who have not released any information regarding the femicide.
In their statement this Wednesday, OGAT and YSTCC demanded that the authorities "speak out regarding the capture of the assailant, who fled the scene."
Several people claimed that Noralis was the mother of three children.
On October 6, another event shook Cuban society. The femicide of Liudmila Álvarez Coll, also in her home, in the La Marina neighborhood of the Manzanillo municipality, at the hands of her partner.
Witnesses reported that a discussion took place between them inside the house, during which the man attacked Liudmila with a knife. He then went outside shouting offensive phrases, and she also emerged, with multiple wounds that caused her to collapse on the sidewalk.
The individual, identified as Jaime Yuniel Bazán Rodríguez, escaped from the location. The platforms demanded "clear information" from the authorities about his whereabouts.
Liudmila left behind a daughter. OGAT and YSTCC expressed their condolences for both femicides and sent their sympathies to the victims' families.
The underreporting recorded by these organizations also includes the murder of a man linked to gender motives, five attempts of feminicide, and three cases that require access to police investigation.
In addition, they continue to investigate three possible femicides in the provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Villa Clara, and Camagüey.
These facts highlight the severe crisis of violence in Cuban society and the lack of effective protection protocols for women.
Since 2019 until October 1 of this year, both platforms documented 300 femicides in Cuba, a figure that only represents a subrecord of the machismo violence that persists on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions About Femicides in Cuba in 2025
How many femicides have been reported in Cuba in 2025?
As of October 2025, 35 femicides have been reported in Cuba, according to the feminist platforms Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) and the Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas (OGAT). These figures are part of an underreporting that these organizations maintain due to the lack of official information from the Cuban government.
What measures is the Cuban government taking to combat femicides?
The Cuban government has been criticized for not taking effective measures to combat femicides. Femicides are not classified as a crime in the current Penal Code, and the regime does not officially recognize the term. The lack of effective public policies and the absence of protection protocols for women have worsened the situation of gender-based violence in the country.
What organizations are working to raise awareness and combat gender-based violence in Cuba?
The organizations Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) and the Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas (OGAT) are two of the main independent platforms working to raise awareness and combat gender-based violence in Cuba. They document cases of femicides, provide support to victims, and advocate for public policies that protect women and prevent violence. From 2019 to October 1, 2025, they have verified 300 femicides on the island.
What is the impact of femicides on Cuban families and communities?
The feminicides in Cuba leave many families and communities engulfed in pain and impunity. The children of the victims often become orphaned and lack adequate protection from the State, highlighting a lack of public policies to support these indirect victims of gender-based violence.
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