Yusnier Figueredo Almaguer, a man who had been on the run after murdering his wife in the city of Holguín last Tuesday, was finally apprehended, according to an update from the Facebook profile Cazador-Cazado this Friday.
As is customary, the official source avoided the term "femicide" and stated that the man "killed his wife due to passionate problems" on May 28.
"He coldly calculated his actions and strangled her at night, showing no respect or consideration for the young woman," the report detailed.
The official source added that the perpetrator was captured on the street in the municipality of Banes, less than 72 hours after committing the crime.
"He walked without remorse, but despite his gloating over the bloody act, the law prevailed... and it will always be so against the violent and unscrupulous who destroy the peace and well-being of a family," concluded Cazador-Cazado, which called for light for the victim and strength for her children and relatives.
Ariadna Gámez Quintana, 32, was the mother of four children, all minors. The two youngest children are offspring of the aggressor, who has a history of domestic violence.
The minors witnessed the horrific crime, according to social media posts by YoSíTeCreo en Cuba. Feminist platforms confirmed late Thursday that three femicides occurred in Cuba within just two weeks, as well as the first gender-related male murder recorded this year on the island. The women killed in recent days, all by their partners, left behind nine children who are now motherless.
Two of these violent acts occurred on the same day, albeit in different provinces. The total number of femicides in Cuba this year has risen to 22.
Understanding the Rise in Femicides in Cuba
The alarming increase in femicides in Cuba has raised many questions and concerns. Here are some frequently asked questions to shed light on the issue.
What is the definition of femicide?
Femicide is the intentional killing of women or girls because of their gender.
How many femicides have been recorded in Cuba this year?
As of now, 22 femicides have been recorded in Cuba this year.
What actions are being taken to address femicides in Cuba?
The Cuban government and various feminist platforms are working to raise awareness and push for stricter laws to combat domestic violence and femicide.