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A young nurse, 23 years old, identified as Liena de la Caridad Reinoso Ramos, was murdered on November 6 in the La Conchita neighborhood, in the city of Pinar del Río, a victim of a femicide that has deeply shocked her community and the country.
The news has now been confirmed and verified by the Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas (OGAT) and the platform YoSíTeCreo en Cuba (YSTCC), two independent initiatives that document macho violence on the island.
According to the information verified by these feminist platforms, Liena was violently attacked by her ex-partner in broad daylight.
The attack occurred at night, in a populated area, and was immediately witnessed or known by several neighbors.
The circumstances of the crime reveal not only the brutality of the aggressor but also the complete helplessness of Cuban women in the face of risky situations, even when the danger is known or foreseeable.
The young woman received multiple stab wounds that caused her death almost immediately.
The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m., and the attacker, according to citizen reports, reportedly returned home calmly after committing the murder.
Identification of the alleged femicide and reports of possible impunity
Although feminist platforms have not officially confirmed the identity of the aggressor, news reports and local testimonies indicate that it is Cristian Darío Díaz Luis, the victim's ex-partner.
Local sources, cited by reporter Niover Licea - who has been following the case from the beginning - indicate that the alleged perpetrator of the crime is the son of a high-ranking official from the Ministry of the Interior (MININT), and that he worked as a security guard at the local factory known as "La Conchita."
Neighbors testified that, after being arrested, the suspect was taken to the police station accompanied by his father and without being handcuffed, which has sparked strong criticism over apparent influence trafficking and possible institutional protection.
These factors have raised alarms, as there are fears that the crime may go unpunished or be treated with leniency in a country where there is no Comprehensive Law against Gender Violence or transparent protocols for judicial assistance to victims of femicide.
The face of the victim: Liena, a young nurse loved by everyone
Liena Reinoso was a nurse by profession. She was only 23 years old. According to comments from neighbors, teachers, and colleagues, she was a kind, respectful young woman who was loved by her community.
Her death has left a deep void among those who knew her, and has sparked numerous expressions of outrage, sorrow, and calls for justice.
The Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas and the YoSíTeCreo platform in Cuba publicly mourned her death, extended condolences to her family, and reiterated the urgency of adopting effective public policies to prevent gender-based violence, as well as early warning systems and protection for women at risk.
An alarming context: 40 femicides so far this year
With the case of Liena, the number of verified femicides in Cuba has reached 40 as of November 11, according to the joint record of OGAT and YSTCC.
Additionally, the murder of a man for gender-related reasons has been documented, along with 15 attempted femicides and three cases requiring access to police investigation.
They are those of Hilda Puig Peña, Nieves Rosa Castrillo Núñez, and Fredesvinda Zaida Pérez Poey, which took place in Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Villa Clara, and Sancti Spíritus.
The pattern of lethal violence against women extends across the entire country, with no institutional response commensurate with the magnitude of the problem.
On multiple occasions, feminist organizations and civil society groups have urged the Cuban government to enact specific legislation against gender-based violence, as well as to establish shelters, emergency hotlines, prevention programs, and effective reporting mechanisms. However, to date, these demands have not been met.
The femicide of Liena Reinoso is not an isolated case. It is part of a spiraling violence that progresses unchecked on the island, sheltered by institutional silence and a lack of political will. Organizations like Alas Tensas and YoSíTeCreo in Cuba demand justice for her and all victims.
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