Cuba records 53 feminicides in nine months of 2026, nearing record high

Cuba has recorded 53 feminicides in the first nine months of 2026, just three fewer than the total for 2024, the second deadliest year on record. The data, confirmed by OGAT and reported by independent organizations, indicates a sustained high rate of gender-based violence. This trend underscores a persistent public-safety and justice issue in Cuba, with implications for social stability and governance.