Cuban Mother Killed in Granma, Suspect at Large, Raising Femicide Count
Granma, Cuba – Details are emerging following the tragic death of Yumila San Miguel, a mother from Granma province, allegedly at the hands of her partner, Jaime Yuniel Bazán rodríguez. The incident, which unfolded after a disagreement on the day of the murder, has sparked outrage and renewed focus on the escalating issue of femicide in Cuba.
the circumstances surrounding San Miguel’s death came to light through social media posts from her daughter, Lía San miguel, who identified Bazán Rodríguez as the perpetrator and pleaded for public assistance in locating him. “this unfortunate took my mother’s life and is hidden,” she wrote on facebook, providing a contact number (63608023) for anyone with information. A neighbor, speaking through tears, stated, “She was a good person, only they drank a lot and argued, but nobody thought that he would be able to something like that.”
This incident marks at least the 35th reported femicide in Cuba this year, according to data compiled by the Observatorio de Tensiones y Yo Te Creo en Cuba. A recent report by Cuballama detailed another fatal stabbing of a Cuban woman by her ex-partner in Havana just days prior. As of September 29th, the observatories had recorded 33 such crimes nationwide.
Authorities have yet to release official statements regarding Bazán Rodríguez’s capture or the status of the investigation. Unconfirmed reports circulating online suggest he may have died by suicide, but these claims remain unsubstantiated. The case underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, preventative measures, and accountability in addressing gender-based violence in cuba.
