Adis Glennis Rodríguez Mulet, a 34-year-old woman who was around seven months pregnant, tragically lost her life in Bayamo, located in the province of Granma. It is alleged that she suffered a brutal attack at the hands of her husband.
Based on citizen reports submitted to the Facebook page NiO Reportando Un Crimen, both Adis and her unborn child did not survive the ordeal.
Adis resided in the Ciro Redondo García neighborhood of Bayamo and was approximately 28 and a half weeks into her pregnancy when she passed away.
Medical information regarding the case indicates that Adis sustained a severely traumatic abdominal injury: an abdominopelvic contusion that led to a rupture of the spleen's hilum and resulted in a hemoperitoneum containing roughly two liters of blood.
The medical team performed an emergency exploratory laparotomy, an abdominal surgery, in an attempt to save her life, but her condition deteriorated.
She developed a systemic inflammatory response syndrome, which escalated into multiple organ failure, ultimately causing her death.
The alleged perpetrator, identified as the victim's husband, has been in custody since the Sunday before the news was reported, as investigations continue. His identity has not been publicly disclosed.
Cuban authorities have not provided any official updates on the criminal proceedings or revealed details of the investigation, a silence that is typical of the regime in such cases.
The death of Adis has deeply affected those who knew her. Her niece took to social media, demanding, "Justice for my aunt." A friend expressed her sorrow, saying, "My friend, I still can't believe it, such sadness, forever in my heart, Adita."
Escalating Gender Violence in Cuba
This incident occurs amid a disturbing rise in gender-based violence in Cuba.
The Alas Tensas Gender Observatory (OGAT) recorded 44 femicides on the island between January and July 27, 2026, compared to 48 in all of 2025.
Adis's case marks the second documented femicide of a pregnant woman in Cuba within a span of less than three weeks. In July, 23-year-old Yeni María Peñas Leyva was reportedly killed by her ex-partner in front of her home in Las Tunas, in what OGAT identified as the first verified femicide of a pregnant woman since June 2024.
Bayamo was also the site of another femicide in April 2026, when Yunia Lisset Bizet Sánchez was murdered by her ex-partner while on her way to report him to the police.
Cuba lacks specific legislation against femicide and does not officially recognize this crime category, nor does the government release systematic statistics on gender-based violence.
The OGAT has documented 359 verified femicides on the island since 2019, highlighting a sustained crisis that the regime continues to ignore.
Family, neighbors, and those close to Adis persist in their call for accountability, insisting that if the allegations are confirmed, justice must be served.
Understanding the Crisis of Gender-Based Violence in Cuba
What were the circumstances of Adis Rodríguez Mulet's death?
Adis Rodríguez Mulet, who was seven months pregnant, died in Bayamo following an alleged violent assault by her husband. Both she and her unborn child did not survive the injuries sustained.
How does Cuba handle cases of femicide and gender violence?
Cuba does not have specific laws addressing femicide, nor does it publicly recognize this crime category. The government also fails to provide systematic statistics on gender-based violence, which contributes to the ongoing crisis.
What is the Alas Tensas Gender Observatory?
The Alas Tensas Gender Observatory (OGAT) is an organization that documents and reports on cases of gender-based violence and femicides in Cuba. They have recorded a significant number of femicides, highlighting the persistent issue of gender violence on the island.