Yunaisy Buzón Almaguer, aged 54, met a tragic end last Sunday in a violent incident in El Llano, a small town in the city of Holguín.
"The perpetrator had no prior relationship with the victim," reported the Facebook page "Desaparecidos dentro de Cuba, somos tu voz." Conversely, another profile on the same social network, Cazador-Cazado, associated with the Ministry of the Interior of Cuba, suggested possible links between the victim and the assailant.
Both profiles agree that the suspect's name is Carlos Rodríguez Cruz, infamously known as "El Burro." Sources indicate that Rodríguez Cruz is notorious for his poor reputation within his community.
Reportedly, it was his mother who encouraged him to surrender to the police after receiving a call from him.
Yunaisy's death adds to the nearly thirty women who have been murdered so far in 2024, although feminist platforms have yet to include it in their statistics.
Last week, the gender violence observatories YoSíTeCreo en Cuba (YSTCC) and Alas Tensas (OGAT) confirmed three new cases of femicides in the country between June 14 and June 16, reiterating their call for authorities to implement "preventive actions to preserve the lives of women and others affected by feminicidal violence."
Such is the concern over these acts that recently, the Vladimir Ilich Lenin Provincial Hospital in Holguín had to issue a statement denying a femicide in one of its surgical wards, a claim initially reported by the Red Femenina de Cuba.
Insights into Gender Violence in Cuba
In light of the recent tragedy involving Yunaisy Buzón Almaguer, here are some pressing questions and answers about the ongoing issue of gender violence in Cuba.
What are the recent trends in gender violence in Cuba?
According to gender violence observatories, there has been an alarming increase in femicides, with nearly thirty women murdered so far in 2024.
Who was responsible for the death of Yunaisy Buzón Almaguer?
The suspect is Carlos Rodríguez Cruz, also known as "El Burro," who is notorious for his poor reputation in his community.
What actions are being taken to combat gender violence in Cuba?
Organizations like YoSíTeCreo en Cuba (YSTCC) and Alas Tensas (OGAT) are urging authorities to implement preventive measures to protect women and others affected by feminicidal violence.