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A new piece of information has reignited the controversy surrounding the case of a Cuban woman who has been barricaded for months with her two children in a luxurious home located in an exclusive development in Calvià, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
According to a report this Friday by the Spanish media OK Diario -which revealed the case- one of the minors continues to attend a private school whose monthly cost exceeds 1,000 euros.
This detail has generated strong opposition among the property owners and the neighbors in the area, who for over a year have reported the irregular occupation of the property and the deterioration of coexistence in a community primarily composed of foreign citizens with high purchasing power.
A life of luxury without paying a euro
The house in question is valued at several million euros and features a private pool, expansive gardens, and all the amenities of a high-end property.
However, since October 2025, the woman—whose identity has not been revealed—has been living there without paying rent or signing any contract with the property.
The family that owns the property, originally from Mallorca, asserts that the situation is "frustrating" not only due to the occupation itself but also because of the high costs they continue to incur.
“We are paying over 1,000 euros a month just for utilities, community fees, and maintenance, while this woman lives here as if nothing is happening”, the owner stated to the local media.
The contrast is further emphasized by the new revelation: the woman's youngest son is still enrolled in a private international school, regarded as one of the most prestigious in Mallorca.
"Previously, both children attended that center. Now only the little one remains, but he is still there as if nothing has happened," reports the property’s surroundings.
It has not been revealed whether the monthly tuition for the expensive school is being paid by the Cuban or the Dane from their current place of residence.
From a promising contract to a legal nightmare
The story began on August 1, 2024, when the family rented their house to a Danish businessman for 3,000 euros a month, with a two-month deposit and six months paid in advance.
During the first few months, everything went smoothly.
The tenant's apparent solvency conveyed confidence, and there were no signs of alarm.
However, the situation changed dramatically when the businessman returned to Denmark and left his then-partner, the Cuban citizen, in the property with their two minor children.
In October 2025, the Danish individual announced the end of his relationship with the Cuban and stated that he would no longer take responsibility for anything related to the household.
Despite the fact that the contract was in his name and did not include the woman, he completely disassociated himself from the matter.
Since then, the Cuban woman decided to remain in the property without paying rent. And although she is not listed in the contract and has no formal relationship with the owners, she has refused to leave the property.
The family that owns the property turned to justice and filed a report with the Civil Guard after receiving alleged threats.
Threats, complaints, and neighborhood tension
Tensions quickly escalated. According to the report, the woman allegedly made remarks such as: "Be careful when you walk down the street," "I have a Cuban friend who is as big as a closet," and "One day you're going to turn around, and you'll be in for a surprise, because things work differently in Cuba."
At another time, he stated that he had "every right in the world to live in this house, which is mine and not yours."
The threats have raised concerns among the owners and also among the neighbors of the development, where British citizens, Germans, and affluent Mallorcan families reside.
The president of the homeowners' association sent a formal letter denouncing the "deterioration of coexistence" and demanding urgent intervention.
"This used to be a quiet and safe place. Now we are all on edge, afraid of running into that lady," commented a local resident to the media.
The helplessness of the owners
Despite the complaints and the ongoing legal proceedings, the Mallorcan family claims to feel “defenseless” and abandoned by the institutions.
"I signed exclusively with that man. He presented himself as a wealthy businessman, and at the first opportunity, he disappeared. He left me with a squatter in my house, and no one offers me a solution. The Dane got angry with his Cuban girlfriend, left, and left me with the problem," laments the homeowner.
The economic burden has become unsustainable.
Although they do not receive any income from the house, they must continue to cover all the expenses, while watching the occupant and her children enjoy the pool, gardens, services, and now it is confirmed, also an elite private education.
The image of a legal paradox
For many neighbors and social media commentators, this case symbolizes a paradox in the current housing laws in Spain: a woman without a contract or timely payments resides in a luxury mansion, while her children enjoy privileges reserved for those who pay substantial monthly sums.
This is compounded by the complex legal framework that regulates evictions in Spain. In cases like this, even if there is no valid contract, the legislation can extend the eviction processes for months or even years, especially if minors are involved.
This leaves property owners trapped in lengthy legal processes and under constant financial pressure.
The story has jumped from the local sphere to public and media debate. In a context where the housing crisis and conflicts over illegal "squatting" have multiplied, the case of this Cuban in Mallorca has become a symbol of frustration for many property owners.
As of the close of this report, neither the woman nor the Danish businessman have made public statements. The legal proceedings are ongoing, while the occupation continues, and the new information about the school charging 1,000 euros monthly adds another incendiary element to an already controversial situation.
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