The province of Granma is in shock following a horrific act of violence: in Bartolomé Masó, a woman was brutally murdered with a machete by her former partner, leaving their young daughter, aged only 10, without a mother. The incident was reported by the Facebook page La Tijera, known for exposing neglected issues in Cuba. The victim, Daimi Tamayo Milán, had previously received death threats from her ex-husband, Yordan, with whom she shared a daughter.
On Friday morning, Yordan approached Tamayo's residence and launched a vicious attack, culminating in her death. Following the murder, Yordan fled and remains at large, according to the same source that publicized the incident. Family members have ensured the girl is safe, as the murderer had also threatened her life.
The funeral for Tamayo was scheduled for this morning, with the community of Bartolomé Masó demanding justice and expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy. In the comments section, a user named Esnilda Tamayo confirmed the incident, expressing her grief: “Rest in peace, my cousin.” She further called for justice on behalf of her family: “I demand justice for Daimi.”
Most comments conveyed condolences to the family enduring such a devastating loss, while also lamenting that such incidents have become disturbingly common in Cuba. Despite a growing public demand for transparency and action regarding this critical issue, the Cuban government has recently stated it will not release statistics on feminicides and gender-based violence.
An article in the official newspaper Granma, authored by Ana Hernández, Chief Prosecutor of the Directorate of Information and Analysis, and Anneliesse Toranzo, Prosecutor of the Directorate of Criminal Processes, revealed that authorities are currently working on a computerized and interoperable Administrative Registry of violent deaths of women and girls due to gender. However, this registry will remain inaccessible to the public, independent media, or feminist organizations.
The registry, developed by a multidisciplinary team including the Attorney General's Office, the Ministry of the Interior, the People's Supreme Court, and the University of Information Sciences (UCI), is intended to supply information solely to state and government authorities, and the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), to support prevention and remedial actions.
Nonetheless, some official reports give an idea of the problem's scale in the country. For example, 20% of murders registered in Camagüey between 2022 and 2025 were feminicides, as disclosed by researchers in that province. These acts of violence, the most extreme form of aggression against women, have become a significant concern in recent years, acknowledged by the official newspaper Adelante during the Provincial Scientific Conference on Mental Health held last week.
Just days ago, independent Cuban platforms confirmed the murder of a woman by her partner in the province of Sancti Spíritus, bringing the number of feminicides in Cuba to 10 in 2025 alone. Yunisleidy (Yuni) López Milián, 40, was killed by her partner on March 27, in her home in Guayos, Cabaiguán municipality, reported by the Gender Observatory of the magazine Alas Tensas (OGAT) and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC).
Understanding Feminicide in Cuba
What is the current status of the perpetrator in the Granma feminicide case?
The perpetrator, Yordan, remains at large following the murder. Authorities continue their search.
How is the Cuban government handling statistics on feminicides?
The Cuban government has decided not to make feminicide and gender-based violence statistics public, despite societal demands for transparency and action.
What measures are being taken to assist the daughter of the victim?
Family members have ensured that the daughter is in a secure location as they deal with the aftermath of the tragedy.