They report knife assaults on drivers in the first ring of Havana.

Assaults on drivers on the first ring of Havana continue to generate growing concern among the drivers who travel this route.

According to recent reports published on social media, several vehicles have been attacked by criminals armed with machetes on the highway known as Ocho Vías.

"Attention! Brothers drivers, assaults continue on the descent from the bridge of the first ring towards the Ocho Vías. There is a pothole, and when you slow down, they open the trunk. It happened to a friend yesterday. They got out of the car to take a look, and a few came out with machetes, injuring the passenger in one hand," said the user identified as Dainier González in the Facebook group 'Accidentes Buses & Camiones.'

According to their report, the victims of the assault returned shortly after to the scene of the events and found what appear to be evidence of the routes used by the assailants to transport the stolen goods on the road.

"Can it be that the police cannot stop this? It only takes a bit of interest and just passing by there as civilians in a car and catching them," said the internet user alarmed by the inaction of the authorities to put a stop to the criminals.

This type of incident is not isolated but part of a worrying trend that spans various roads and highways in the country.

Drivers have reported thefts on the National Highway, where criminals use various tactics, such as cutting the tarpaulin of vehicles or placing obstacles on the road to force drivers to stop.

One of the shared testimonies warned about the placement of sticks on the road, which has put the safety of drivers at risk in several provinces.

In Havana, assaults at traffic lights have also become common. Thieves take advantage of the mandatory stop at traffic lights to open the doors of vehicles and steal belongings. In some cases, the assailants have injured their victims during the attacks, which increases fear among drivers.

Despite the multiple complaints, the police response seems insufficient. Those affected are calling for greater intervention from the authorities to put a stop to these acts of violence that jeopardize not only material goods but also the physical integrity of drivers and passengers.

The feeling of insecurity is growing on the streets of Cuba, and citizens are seeking protective measures to avoid being victims of these assaults, such as keeping doors locked and staying alert to any suspicious activity while driving.