This morning, the Cuban regime carried out the eviction of former minister Alejandro Gil Fernández's residence in Playa, Havana, as part of the additional penalties accompanying his life sentence.
In a surprising turn of events, the authorities have simultaneously restored another property in Santos Suárez to the family, which had been closed for three years, as reported by our sources.
María Victoria Gil, Alejandro Gil's sister and a resident of Spain, confirmed these developments in an exclusive interview with CiberCuba while traveling in Morocco.
"They have returned the Santos Suárez house (located at Johnson 160), which had been closed for three years and was covered in dust. The family is currently moving in," stated the sister of the ousted Minister of Economy and Planning, once a close ally of leader Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The eviction operation in Playa commenced "around seven in the morning," according to sources consulted by Cubanet, at the house located on 24th Street between 1st and 3rd avenues.
Residing in the house were Gil Fernández's wife, his daughter Laura María Gil, his young granddaughter Ana Paula, and his son-in-law. At least two trucks were parked in front of the residence to transport the family's belongings.
Authorities stationed nearby prevented neighborhood residents from recording or photographing the operation, according to testimonies gathered by Cubanet.
The Playa property, a two-story house with a garage and garden, boasted features significantly above the Cuban housing standard, situated in one of the most desirable residential areas of the capital.
In contrast, the Johnson 160 property in Santos Suárez, legally donated by María Victoria Gil to her niece Laura María Gil, was returned to the family. Although a court initially labeled the transfer as a "fictitious donation," the legality of the action was ultimately upheld.
"The ruling stated it was a fictitious donation, which is a complete lie," María Victoria Gil told CiberCuba.
The Santos Suárez house had been closed and neglected for three years. The young granddaughter, Ana Paula, arrived there with a cold due to the property's conditions, as recounted by Gil's sister.
Despite the circumstances, María Victoria Gil expressed a sense of acceptance: "They're not happy, but they're content."
"The family home was returned, proving it was entirely legal, and they had to respect that," she added.
The eviction stems from the Supreme People's Court's (TSP) verdict, which sentenced Alejandro Gil to life imprisonment for espionage on December 8, 2025, with an additional 20 years for bribery, influence peddling, tax evasion, and document forgery.
On January 24, the TSP rejected the defense's appeals, solidifying the sentence alongside the additional penalties of asset confiscation.
Following the verdict, María Victoria Gil warned that the property seizures would leave her niece "literally on the street" and condemned the regime's relentless targeting of the family from the outset of the proceedings.
As of now, the regime has not issued any official statement regarding the fate of the evicted family members from Playa or whether that property will immediately fall under state control.
Returning to Spain this Thursday, Maria Victoria Gil concluded her message with a statement encapsulating the family's situation: "It was proven to be a completely legal and legitimate donation, and it had to be respected."
Key Questions About the Eviction and Property Return in Cuba
What were the charges against Alejandro Gil Fernández?
Alejandro Gil Fernández was sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, along with an additional 20 years for bribery, influence peddling, tax evasion, and document forgery.
Why was the Santos Suárez property returned to the family?
The Santos Suárez property was returned because the court ultimately recognized the legality of the donation made by María Victoria Gil to her niece, Laura María Gil, despite initially labeling it as fictitious.
What measures did authorities take during the eviction in Playa?
Authorities stationed personnel nearby to prevent residents from recording or photographing the eviction operation in Playa.