An independent NGO released information on social media regarding the increase in femicide cases in Cuba, which reached 37 records this current year. The most recent victim mentioned was Yunierkis Gómez Lozano, 43 years old, who died on July 9th in Cumanayagua, located in the center of the island.
Details of the case and context of violence
Gómez Lozano lost her life after falling from a terrace following a conflict with her partner and father of her two teenage children. According to the AT, the aggressor committed suicide after the crime. The platform reported that Gómez lived in a situation of prolonged domestic violence over several years.
The organization expressed its condolences to the victim's two children, as well as close people and the community mourning this tragedy amidst the country's climate of violence.
Statistical data and alerts from the NGO
The AT informed that it is investigating twelve possible femicide cases and five registered attempts in 2025, in addition to ten possible femicides and three attempts in 2026. The women's rights defense platform has issued frequent alerts about the persistence of extreme violence against women in Cuba, especially within formal relationships and with ex-partners, where femicides occur with great brutality.
A gender violence report for 2025, published in April, highlighted that in 93.8% of cases observed in Cuba, the aggressor was someone known to the victim. The document also points out that the critical situation in Cuba leads to greater vulnerability of women and girls to gender violence, prompting the AT to demand the implementation of a national network of shelters and public protocols.
Legal situation and external pressure
Legally, Cuba does not have femicide classified as a crime in the Penal Code, and state media rarely cover these incidents. Although the island's Government declares a 'zero tolerance' policy against female violence, activists criticize the absence of effective measures in both prevention and support and care for victims.
Additionally, the ONBC (National Organization of Collective Law Firms), a Cuban professional legal entity, confirmed that in 2024, courts identified a total of 76 women murdered by partners, ex-partners, or other people during trials. Data compiled by the EFE agency, based on the records of the women's rights defense NGO, indicates at least 46 misogynistic murders in Cuba in 2025 alone.
Impact of external policies
United States policies, which have applied strong pressure on Cuba for six months, include an oil embargo that has resulted in power cuts and new sanctions.
