# Gender-based violence in Cuba and Ecuador

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gender-based-violence-in-cuba-and-ecuador
> Updated: 2026-09-08T20:20:00.000Z. Sources: 69. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate rising rates of gender-based violence and femicide in Cuba and Ecuador. In Cuba, the Alas Tensas Gender Observatory (OGAT) has documented 51 verified femicides by September 2026, a figure that exceeds the 48 cases recorded in 2025.

Recent documentation includes the death of 17-year-old high school student Camila González Arias in the La Palma neighborhood of Arroyo Naranjo, Havana. According to OGAT, the victim was allegedly beaten to death at the home of her 29-year-old partner, Carlos René Alfonso Gorejuria, following a pool party on June 21. The suspect’s mother reportedly attempted to intervene and was also assaulted before contacting police. Although the suspect was taken into custody, the status of legal proceedings remains unspecified. This case marks the fifth instance of a minor dying from gender-based violence in Cuba this year. OGAT noted that the verification process was “lengthy and challenging” and expressed concerns regarding the normalization of relationships between minors and adults.

In Ecuador, research from FLACSO Ecuador suggests that 80% of femicides occur within intimate, family, or sexual contexts. Data from the Alianza Feminista shows a discrepancy in reporting, documenting 380 cases across ten provinces between 2020 and 2025, while the Ministry of the Interior officially recognized only 203 cases.

## Claims

- Homicides in Mexico decreased by 53% between September 2024 and August 2026. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- The daily average of homicides in August 2026 was 40.8 cases. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The national daily average of homicides decreased by 48% during the current administration up to August 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- More than 67,200 people have been detained for high-impact crimes since October 2024. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Authorities seized 34,353 firearms. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Authorities disabled 2,771 clandestine laboratories. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Seven Mexican states concentrate 49.3% of intentional homicides. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tamaulipas saw a 16.7% decrease in the daily average of intentional homicides from January to August 2026 compared to 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Homicides in Ciudad Juárez reached their lowest level since April 2016 in August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Argentina recorded 169 fatal victims of gender violence in the first eight months of 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In Argentina, 57% of the 203 children orphaned by gender violence in 2026 are minors. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The daily average of violent vehicle thefts decreased by 54% to 69.4 cases. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Mexico reports 53% decrease in intentional homicides under Sheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a 53% drop in intentional homicides since 2024, with the daily average falling to 40.8 cases in August 2026 due to enhanced security strategies.

63 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gender-based-violence-reports-highlight-rising-femicide-rates-in-cuba-and-ecuador

### 2026-09-08: Cuba records 51st femicide of 2026 following death of teenager

The Alas Tensas Gender Observatory confirmed the 51st femicide in Cuba for 2026 following the death of 17-year-old Camila González Arias in Havana.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-records-51st-femicide-of-2026-following-death-of-teenager

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Cite as: Gender-based violence in Cuba and Ecuador. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gender-based-violence-in-cuba-and-ecuador