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The tranquility of Baracoa has once again been shaken by an incident that reflects the alarming increase in insecurity in Cuba.
A young man identified as Lázaro Matos, from the town of San Luis, was found dead on Wednesday morning in the area of El Paso de los Alemanes—a geographical feature located along the road from Baracoa to Maisí—a place that is now spoken of with fear and concern among the locals.
According to independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada's report on Facebook, the situation is worsening with details that suggest a premeditated attack.
The first information, shared by the user Joelmis Núñez in the Facebook group "BARIGUA EN MI CORAZÓN. Cultura y tradición," reveals that the victim was riding his motorcycle in the early hours of the morning.
The motorcycle has not been found, leading to the hypothesis that the motive for the crime was robbery.
"The results of investigative processes indicate that he was killed with blunt force trauma and then thrown down the stairs indicated by the arrow near the stone tunnel," the post details.
A disturbing element that raises doubts about the circumstances of the crime is that Lázaro's body was found without his underwear, which opens the possibility of a woman's involvement, either as a companion of the young man or as an accomplice in the murder.
According to Mayeta Labrada, the condition of the corpse suggests the involvement of more than one attacker.
The reporter's page received extremely sensitive graphic material, which was not published out of respect for the victim and their family, but which highlights the seriousness of the case and the need for it not to be treated as a minor incident.
"This crime must be investigated thoroughly, without excuses and without institutional silence," emphasized Mayeta.
Such events, which were once rare, now seem to be part of a dangerous trend that particularly affects those who work at night or travel along remote routes.
Residents in the area suggest that those responsible may not be from the locality and are taking advantage of the darkness and isolation to commit these crimes.
While the authorities investigate, the public has received an urgent precautionary message: motorcyclists working at night should take extra measures, not stop for strangers, and avoid isolated areas, even if the route is longer.
Baracoa is thus facing a reality that cannot be normalized.
The community demands a serious, swift investigation with concrete results, while the population continues to live in fear amid the growing wave of violence shaking the region.
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