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Independent gender observatories confirmed 12 attempts of femicide during 2025 in Cuba, a figure that highlights the crisis of violence in society, particularly against women.
According to the underreporting tracked by the observatories of the magazine Alas Tensas (OGAT) and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC), as of the current month, there have been victims of attempted femicide including nine women, one trans woman, and two girls.
The events took place in municipalities of the provinces of Havana (they did not specify which one), Mayabeque (municipality of Güines), Matanzas (Matanzas and Cárdenas), Villa Clara (Remedios), Ciego de Ávila (Ciego de Ávila), Camagüey (Camagüey), Granma (Guisa), Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba), and Holguín (Holguín).
There are also investigations underway in a case in Guantánamo and another in Villa Clara.
The platforms emphasized that the attempted femicide occurs when the perpetrator carries out "direct aggression against the victim or victims because they are women, but fails to achieve their goal of taking their lives."
The report from OGAT and YSTCC comes to light just days after they confirmed the figure of 35 femicides committed so far this year in the country, a statistic that only reflects an underreporting of the machismo violence that continues on the island.
Since 2019 until October 1 of this year, 300 femicides have been documented in Cuba. The collected data comes from public reports, family testimonies, confirmations with the victims' acquaintances, and social media monitoring.
Meanwhile, the Cuban state does not publish transparent and updated official statistics on these events.
Both collectives, which work independently in a context where civil society faces multiple restrictions, continue to demand that the State implements effective public policies for the prevention, assistance, and reparation of victims of gender-based violence, conducts awareness campaigns, and legally recognizes femicide as a criminal offense.
Frequently Asked Questions about Femicide and Gender Violence in Cuba
How many attempts of femicide have been recorded in Cuba in 2025?
Until October 2025, 12 attempted femicides have been confirmed in Cuba, according to independent gender observatories. These attempts are direct assaults that did not result in completed femicides, but they highlight the crisis of male violence in the country.
What number of femicides has been confirmed in Cuba in 2025?
Until October 2025, the independent platforms Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba and Alas Tensas have confirmed 35 femicides in the country. This figure reflects an underreporting of gender-based violence, as the Cuban state does not publish transparent official statistics on the matter.
Which provinces in Cuba have reported attempts of femicide in 2025?
Attempts of femicide in 2025 have occurred in several Cuban provinces: Havana, Mayabeque, Matanzas, Villa Clara, Ciego de Ávila, Camagüey, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Holguín. Additionally, cases are under investigation in Guantánamo and Villa Clara.
How do feminist organizations confront gender-based violence in Cuba?
Feminist organizations like Yo Sí Te Creo in Cuba and Alas Tensas operate independently to document and raise awareness of gender-based violence in a context of restrictions on civil society. They demand that the Cuban state legally recognize femicide as a penal figure and implement effective public policies to prevent and address these cases.
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