The government of Santiago de Cuba implemented measures this Saturday on a central street, Trocha, in the city, closing private businesses and deploying police in order to prevent potential acts of violence.
On June 15, a violent fight in the famous urban thoroughfare of Santiago de Cuba, which resulted in the death of a young Santiago resident, led the regime to impose restrictive measures to convey a sense of "security" to the population, as reported by journalist Yosmany Mayeta on Facebook.
"This Saturday, the government of Santiago de Cuba met with the owners of restaurants and cafeterias located on the famous Trocha street, which have been closed for several days due to a government decision," explained Mayeta.
However, he clarified that, although the regime has not yet officially announced the reopening of businesses, this Saturday night "dozens of police have been deployed at the Monument to the Red Devil."
Although several people informed him that the officers patrolled the entire avenue "to create the appearance of security," the neighbors also mentioned that the "tension" in the atmosphere was palpable.
The deployment of police took place exactly one week after a violent brawl occurred on Trocha Street during a street party, in which two people were injured, one of them fatally.
"Violence continues on the streets of the city; apparently, there are two young individuals with serious wounds who were taken to the Joaquín Castillo Duany military hospital," Mayeta reported regarding the incident, also sharing several images.
Subsequently, the victim was identified as Dagner Lara Villalón, who was only 18 years old at the time of his death.
Dozens of people expressed their sorrow over the incident, which has been happening too frequently in the city, often involving very young individuals.
Recently, a young man was killed at a party in Holguín, in yet another incident that adds to the unrelenting wave of violence affecting the country.
It happened during a recreational event at the community center in the Monte Feria neighborhood, in the municipality of Antilla.
Days earlier, a large brawl took place during a festive event at the Monkey Farm in Havana, from which the regime tried to distance itself by claiming it was unauthorized, despite the fact that it was promoted by state television.
Filed under: