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An elderly man was found dead in the middle of the street on Thursday morning in the city of Santiago de Cuba, an incident that has caused shock and outrage among the residents.
According to a report by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada on Facebook, the body was found lying on Avenida Patria, a key thoroughfare in the city that connects two emblematic points of the Cuban regime: the Plaza de la Revolución and the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, where the ashes of dictator Fidel Castro rest.
The deceased fell in the early hours of the day very close to the well-known "Fire Street," but by 9:00 a.m., he was still at the scene, barely covered with a nylon sheet and without the official removal of the body having taken place.
Witnesses and neighbors in the area reported the delay of the forensic authorities in addressing the situation, which left the scene exposed to the view of drivers, pedestrians, and residents in one of the busiest areas of the city.
In the comments section, several internet users reacted with outrage as the delays by the regime in retrieving a corpse are becoming increasingly common.
Mileidis Hernández Pérez noted: "I work close to there and passed right by the deceased at around 7:20 in the morning. He was already covered, and there was a police car and two officers nearby, apparently waiting for forensic medicine. They took him away around 9-something. Poor man, it seems he was homeless based on his clothing; I wonder what happened to him."
This incident occurred just hours after a 67-year-old man suddenly passed away outside the Ministry of Interior (MININT) Processing Unit in the José Martí Urban Center of Santiago de Cuba, specifically in Micro 9, where he had gone to apply for his new identity card.
The official profile Héroes del Moncada reported on that a citizen, residing in the U38 building near the unit, began to experience precordial pain while waiting for their turn and passed away suddenly on the spot.
His family members pointed out that he suffered from diabetes, hypertension, and a kidney disease, emphasized the regime's spokesperson.
The forensic doctor certified that the death was natural, and around 10:00 in the morning, the hearse transported the body so that the relatives could arrange the funeral.
However, independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada reported on Facebook that the area was cordoned off under a heavy police operation.
According to testimonies from neighbors, agents prevented photographs from being taken of the scene, limiting any attempts at citizen documentation.
A leaked image shows the body covered by a white sheet behind a motorcycle, confirming the presence of a security perimeter around the incident.
Neighbors expressed concern not only about the sudden death of the elderly man but also about how the authorities managed the incident in a public space, with heavy surveillance and without allowing transparency regarding what had happened, Mayeta emphasized.
This Tuesday, the city of Santiago de Cuba experienced a grim day when a report emerged from the Centro Urbano Abel Santamaría in Santiago de Cuba, better known as "El Sala´o," specifically in Micro 3, the discovery of a human head in an advanced state of decomposition inside a garbage container.
Frequently asked questions about the recent events in Santiago de Cuba
What happened on Avenida Patria in Santiago de Cuba?
An elderly man was found dead on Patria Avenue, in the heart of Santiago de Cuba. The body remained on the public street for hours, covered only with a plastic sheet, without the forensic authorities arriving for the official removal of the corpse, which sparked outrage among the neighbors.
Why has the handling of this case by the authorities caused outrage?
The outrage is due to the authorities' delay in properly addressing and managing the scene of the death, leaving the body exposed on a busy avenue. Such delays have become increasingly common, reflecting a lack of effectiveness and respect on the part of the Cuban regime towards such delicate situations.
How does this event relate to other recent incidents in Santiago de Cuba?
This incident adds to a series of deaths and gruesome discoveries in Santiago de Cuba, including the finding of dismembered body parts and sudden deaths in public spaces. These events reflect a climate of increasing insecurity and violence in the city, as well as poor management and lack of transparency on the part of the authorities.
What has been the community's response to these incidents?
The community has expressed its concern and dissatisfaction regarding the increasing insecurity and the lack of clear responses from the authorities. Neighbors and witnesses have reported the inadequate handling of situations and the information censorship, demanding greater transparency and more efficient management of these cases.
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