Martiño Ramos Soto, a former Spanish professor and political figure sentenced to 13 years in jail for the repeated and "sadistic" assault of a 12-year-old girl, has reportedly been located in Havana, where he goes by the name "Martín Soto."
The exclusive report, unveiled on Sunday by EL ESPAÑOL, reveals that Ramos Soto, an ex-leader of the Galician political group "En Marea," has been residing in Havana since at least July of this year.
At 45 years old, Ramos Soto, who was once prominent in the political activism scene in Ourense, Galicia, managed to flee after his sentence was finalized.
According to the Spanish media outlet, in Cuba, Martiño Ramos Soto is working under the guise of a "documentary photographer."
The report highlights that he maintains a low profile, engaging in small photography workshops, participating in group exhibitions, and visiting cafes in the Vedado neighborhood.
His appearance has changed dramatically; he wears loose clothing, is clean-shaven, and looks vastly different from the professor who once publicly advocated for feminism in Orense.
It seems that those around him in Cuba are unaware of his dark past or the serious conviction he faces for assaulting a young student at least ten times.
"He claims to be a documentary photographer seeking peace," a source who attended several workshops with him told EL ESPAÑOL.
"He blends in here. He doesn't talk about Spain," the source added.
Background and Escape: A Tale of Violence and Betrayal
The Provincial Court of Ourense issued an arrest warrant once it was confirmed that Ramos Soto had absconded.
By mid-September, he was still free on provisional release, as neither the prosecution nor the private accuser had requested preventive detention, allowing him the opportunity to escape.
Ramos Soto's case highlights the severity of the offenses for which he was convicted. The music teacher abused the victim over several years, beginning when she was just 12 and continuing until she was 16.
The court described his acts as "sadistic" and repeated.
Earlier reports by EL ESPAÑOL detailed that Ramos Soto initially reached out to the victim before she turned 12, using a fake Instagram profile to hide his identity and appearance.
He positioned himself as an "emotional support," exploiting her "emotional vulnerability" to later solicit explicit material.
The immense harm caused was evident in the judicial proceedings, which underscored the serious manipulation, physical abuse, and humiliation the young girl endured continuously.
The victim, who required psychiatric hospitalization and suffered lasting impacts, was initially dismissed.
School staff, including the counselor and several teachers, dismissed her claims as "imaginary," expressing "complete trust in him," according to Spanish media reports.
The Superior Court of Justice of Galicia (TSXG) dismissed the defense's appeal, emphasizing the victim's "solid and categorical persistence in incrimination," supported by other students' testimonies, messages, and forensic reports.
The TSXG also noted that the accused was "fully aware of the victim's emotional fragility" and exploited the situation to present himself as a "supportive figure."
Ramos Soto's escape unveiled the dual life he led, achieving significant "social recognition" in Ourense.
A member of leftist groups like Izquierda Unida and En Marea's electoral committee (a coalition of Podemos, Esquerda Unida, and other forces), Ramos Soto participated in debates and events, "pretending to support women's rights at feminist events," all while committing his crimes.
As of this report's conclusion, Cuban official media have not addressed the Spanish outlet's allegations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Martiño Ramos Soto's Case
Who is Martiño Ramos Soto?
Martiño Ramos Soto is a former Spanish professor and political leader who was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the repeated assault of a 12-year-old girl. He is currently living in Cuba under the alias "Martín Soto."
What was Martiño Ramos Soto convicted for?
He was convicted for the repeated and sadistic assault of a minor, a crime he committed while posing as a trusted figure in her life, starting when she was 12 years old.
How did Martiño Ramos Soto escape?
Ramos Soto fled after his sentence was finalized, taking advantage of the fact that neither the prosecution nor the private accuser requested his preventive detention. He has since been found residing in Cuba.