On the eve of the start of the Carnival of Santiago de Cuba, which celebrates its first official day this Thursday, violent incidents had already been reported in the areas designated for the festivities.
Journalist Yosmany Mayeta shared on Facebook a gallery of images that highlight the violence surrounding the popular festival.
WARNING: The following article contains descriptions and references to incidents of violence that some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.
The journalist noted that, although the celebrations had been present in many areas of the city for days, on the night of this Wednesday there was a large fight between men and women in one of the areas designated for the festivities, without specifying how many people were involved or the exact location of the incident.
Mayeta explained that she could not share the video on social media because the images were too violent.
This Thursday, a resident of Santiago criticized the Santiago de Cuba Carnival, which officially began this Thursday and will last until Saturday, for the high prices of food and drinks.
The complainant said that with their professional salary (around 7,000 pesos), after buying some food for the month, they are left with approximately 1,500 pesos, with which they can barely enjoy a day of carnival.
The man reported that the price of beer ranges from 200 to 240 pesos, fried chicken costs 400 pesos, malt 300 pesos, and canned juices about 250 pesos. Cheese pizzas are priced at 120 pesos, while the traditional pork snack (bread with lechon) costs 200, although he noted that the latter is also available for 250 pesos.
The biggest popular festival in Santiago de Cuba takes place this year in a complicated setting, marked by constant blackouts, various illnesses circulating among the population, and out-of-control economic inflation.
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