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One of the three young men who were injured with machetes at a 15-year-old birthday party this week in a cooperative in Camagüey is recovering after undergoing surgery at the provincial hospital.
The teenager, named Yohanisvel Peña, is currently in the neurosurgery ward, bed two, and according to his aunt, everything has gone well so far after the surgery.
"I ask for prayers for him for his health and swift recovery, so that his return home is successful," requested Lourdes Peña in the Facebook group "I am from Magarabomba."
Yohanisvel, a resident of the rural community of Pueblo Nuevo in the municipality of Guáimaro, was one of the victims of the tragic incident that occurred at a quinceañera celebration, where a man broke in with a machete and killed the birthday girl's father, who tried to protect the guests.
The incident took place at the Gualberto Galván Agricultural Production Cooperative (CPA) in the municipality of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, and it has shocked the local community.
As a result, Alfredo, the father of the quinceañera, lost his life, and three young individuals were injured, including Yohanisvel, who was urgently transferred to a nearby hospital.
Witnesses reported that the celebration was proceeding normally until the attacker suddenly appeared and violently assaulted those present.
Alfredo died while trying to protect the attendees.
Residents of the area described him as a man devoted to his family. "May God keep the deceased in His glory and grant a swift recovery to the wounded," commented a close friend.
Frequently Asked Questions about the tragedy at the 15th birthday party in Camagüey
What happened at the 15th birthday party in Camagüey?
A man armed with a machete burst into a quinceañera party and killed the father of the birthday girl, Alfredo, injuring three other young people. The attack occurred at the Gualberto Galván Agricultural Production Cooperative in Camagüey, and it has shocked the local community.
How is Yohanisvel Peña, one of the young people injured in the attack?
Yohanisvel Peña, one of the young people injured in the machete attack, is recovering after undergoing surgery at the provincial hospital. He is currently admitted to the neurosurgery ward, and his recovery is progressing positively, according to his aunt.
What has been the reaction of the Camagüey community to this tragic event?
The Camagüey community is deeply shaken and dismayed by the attack. Neighbors and loved ones have expressed their sorrow and solidarity with the victims on social media, mourning the loss of Alfredo and wishing a swift recovery to the injured.
Are there records of violence at social events in Cuba?
Recently, there has been an increase in violence during social events in Cuba, including knife attacks at parties and public gatherings. These incidents reflect a troubling trend of insecurity on the island, where citizens turn to social media to report the lack of government action.
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