Mexican police arrest a Cuban in Mérida after a furious reaction upon thinking he was being filmed

In light of the escalating confrontation, the women requested intervention from the authorities.


A Cuban, apparently a tourist, was detained on the afternoon of last Tuesday after engaging in a heated argument with several individuals at the Malecón in Progreso, Yucatán, Mexico.

According to reports from several Mexican media outlets, witnesses claimed that the man became upset thinking he was being filmed with his family, including minors, by some women present in the area.

Despite the fact that they argued they were filming a cruise visible from the boardwalk, the Cuban reacted heatedly, which led to a heated argument.

According to a report from the Diario de Yucatán, some individuals in the area stepped forward to defend the woman, while the Cuban continued arguing and stating that he did not like being recorded.

In light of the escalating confrontation, the women requested the intervention of the authorities, who arrived at the scene and proceeded to detain the man.

So far, the authorities have not revealed the identity of the Cuban nor have they provided details on whether he was a passenger of the mentioned cruise.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Detention of a Cuban in Mérida, Yucatán

Why was the Cuban arrested in Mérida, Yucatán?

The Cuban was detained by the municipal police after a heated argument with several individuals at the Malecón in Progreso, believing that he was being filmed along with his family.

What was the cause of the argument at the Malecón in Progreso?

The discussion arose because the Cuban thought some women were filming him and his family, which turned out to be a misunderstanding, as they claimed they were actually filming a cruise visible from the seawall.

What migratory context surrounds the detention of the Cuban in Mexico?

Mexico has become a destination for numerous Cuban migrants, some of whom have arrived irregularly, blending in with the local population. The increase in Cubans in Mexico is attributed to the political and economic crisis in Cuba, which drives emigration to neighboring countries.

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