The NGO Cubalex has alerted to a notable increase in citizen violence in Cuba, reporting 52 documented homicide cases in August. The organization anticipates that this figure could rise in the coming days as the collection and verification of reports conclude.
Cubalex’s monitoring indicates that, in addition to homicides, 314 events of violence and insecurity were recorded in various parts of the island, including five femicides, the same number of suicides, and one attempted suicide. Despite the increase from July, where 37 homicides were documented, the annual projection of 6.64 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants remains lower than figures from other countries in the region.
The figures for August represent a 40% increase compared to the previous month, which, according to the organization, “evidences a trend that, rather than decreasing, continues to worsen.” Furthermore, it is noted that this figure should not be considered definitive, as some incidents may be known and reported days after they occur, while others may go unreported.
Additionally, Cubalex has criticized the lack of public information and the existing restrictions for documenting violence in Cuba, pointing out the absence of up-to-date and disaggregated official statistics on homicides, femicides, and other crimes. The organization has denounced that the energy, water, and health crisis affecting the island has contributed to the deterioration of living conditions, which has driven an unprecedented increase in protests during the first half of 2026, totaling 766 across 141 municipalities.
Cuba has been facing a deep crisis for six years, characterized by shortages of basic goods, constant blackouts, inflation, and a collapse of services. The pressure from the United States, intensified by the oil blockade and recent sanctions, has further exacerbated the situation.
Source: www.infobae.com
