Young man assaulted in Holguín receives treatment at hospital in Havana: "Strengthening arms and legs"

The young Cuban Lester Domínguez, who was attacked with machetes in Holguín in March 2023, continues to rehabilitate from the aftermath of the injuries he suffered.

Lester, who has not been able to walk since the violent assault, is receiving treatment at the Julio Díaz hospital in Havana, where the physiotherapists have focused on the chest, abdomen, and extremities.

"He has continued to strengthen his arms and legs, now we are continuing to strengthen his core, let's hope he keeps evolving for the better," revealed his father Dennis Domínguez on his Facebook wall.

Lester started a new treatment at the Julio Díaz hospital in July, right on the day of his 19th birthday.

According to his father, Dennis Domínguez, his recovery is slow. The young man continues to gain sensitivity and in terms of movement, but he is lacking pounds for his weight.

"What happened to Lester is an incomplete C5 spinal cord injury," Dennis detailed in September.

In July, Lester sent a message to all CiberCuba followers in which he assured that he was feeling better, that his mood and health were good, and he thanked everyone for being concerned about his progress.

"At the Julito Díaz hospital, I am improving considerably. I can move my knees, legs, and ankles better now. I am gaining strength in my spine, shoulders, arms, and even in my hands. I have improved a lot here and I am in better health. I feel very good and I am happy. The care here is excellent. My rehabilitator is very qualified, and with occupational therapy, ozone, and breathing exercises, I have improved a lot. I can't complain," he stated.

The young man entered that center in June seeking to try other techniques to continue his recovery.

The family struggled to secure the entry. In fact, at one point Lester asked his dad to get him out of Cuba so he could receive the treatment that could restore mobility to his legs.

Dennis even considered leaving through Nicaragua, to avoid having to constantly ask for help from relatives who are outside the Island.

"The boy sees that everything becomes more difficult with the issues of blackouts in Cuba and he does not have the necessary conditions for such development; he tells me that the best way I can help him is by leaving the country," he said.

"We have many relatives abroad and in the end always with one hand behind and another in front, and to avoid begging for help for his recovery, he tells me to try through Nicaragua," he emphasized.