Cuba femicide victim killed by ex-partner previously jailed for femicide

Idania Castillo Sacre was murdered by her ex-partner, who had previously been imprisoned for another femicide, highlighting a 44% rise in machista crimes in Cuba through August 2026 per Observatorio de Alas Tensas. The case underscores systemic failures in judicial and protective measures, with recidivism and inadequate enforcement as key concerns.