A 47-year-old Cuban woman, identified as Mailenis Blanco Amor, was tragically murdered earlier this week in the town of Puerta de Golpe, within the Consolación del Sur municipality in Pinar del Río province. Reports from a family source on social media indicate that three men, disguised as police officers, forcefully entered her home and attacked her with extreme brutality.
Ariaxna Rodríguez, a cousin of the victim, detailed the horrific event, condemning it as an act of severe cruelty. "My cousin, MAILENIS BLANCO AMOR, was brutally murdered in Cuba. It happened in a small town called Puerta de Golpe. Three men, pretending to be police, knocked on her door, entered her house, bound her hands and feet, and shoved underwear so deep into her mouth she couldn't scream... and they killed her. They beat her savagely, breaking her nose. They tortured her," she described.
Rodríguez lamented the loss of a kind-hearted woman, a mother, a daughter, and a friend who was known for her loving and gentle nature. "Three soulless monsters took the life of someone who never harmed anyone and was always sweet and kind to everyone," she added.
Living outside of Cuba, Rodríguez denounced the pervasive sense of impunity in the country. "In Cuba, there is no justice, no law—only silence, fear, corruption, and impunity. Where is the justice for Maylenis? Where are the answers, the real accountability, the outcry from those who should be shouting with us?" she questioned.
She emphasized the devastation felt by the family, overwhelmed with grief and anger. "We want to scream until we're heard. We want the world to know what was done to her. She had an entire life ahead of her, with children, dreams, and a family that loved her. We know she fought with everything she had, that she cried out, that she pleaded, that she must have called for her children, her mother, her husband, anyone who could have saved her," Rodríguez concluded.
While Rodríguez did not disclose the alleged motive behind the crime, other reports on social media, including one by crime reporter Niover Licea, suggest robbery may have been the reason for the murder.
In recent days, this heinous crime has sparked genuine outrage on social media, with many who knew the victim expressing disbelief at such brutality.
Progress in the Investigation
Various sources on social media have recently reported the possible identification of the three suspects involved. Two have reportedly been detained, while a third remains at large, though this information has not been officially confirmed. According to these reports, all suspects have criminal records, sparking outrage among locals who question why they were free.
So far, official state media have remained silent on the crime and have not confirmed any arrests.
Questions Surrounding the Murder of Mailenis Blanco Amor
What happened to Mailenis Blanco Amor?
Mailenis Blanco Amor, a 47-year-old Cuban woman, was brutally murdered in her home by three men disguised as police officers. They entered her home by force, bound her, and attacked her with extreme violence.
What is the alleged motive behind the murder?
While the motive has not been officially confirmed, some reports on social media suggest that robbery may have been the reason for the crime.
Have the suspects been identified or arrested?
According to unconfirmed reports on social media, the three suspects have been identified, with two reportedly detained and one still at large. However, official confirmation is pending.
How has the public reacted to this crime?
The crime has caused widespread outrage and disbelief on social media, with many expressing their shock and calling for justice.