The keeper of an agricultural market in the municipality of San Miguel del Padrón, Havana, is hospitalized in serious condition after being stabbed by thieves who robbed the establishment on Saturday night.
Reports on social media indicated an assault that took place at the "El caballo blanco" agromarket, located on Calzada de Güines in the municipality of Havana.
According to reports that have emerged, the guard was on duty when several individuals approached with the intention of robbing the place. He scared them off by throwing stones at them. However, the suspects returned and stabbed him multiple times, leaving him seriously injured.
After attacking him, the thieves stole sacks of rice and meat from the refrigerators, according to a report from the profile La Tijera.
The custodian, whose name has not been revealed, sustained four to six stab wounds, one of which punctured a lung, resulting in a pneumothorax. He underwent surgery and is currently hospitalized at La Benéfica (Miguel Enríquez), according to several individuals.
Social media profiles initially reported that the victim had died, but it was later confirmed that they survived the attack.
According to unofficial reports, the assailants were apprehended after being identified through surveillance cameras. A neighbor from the area stated that they are young individuals from the San Matías neighborhood, located across from the Calzada de Güines, in front of the agribusiness market.
In recent weeks, the murders and assaults on security personnel in the city of Santiago de Cuba have kept the citizens on high alert and in fear.
Two security guards were killed just days apart at their respective workplaces—one at a state-run agricultural market and the other at a bar-restaurant. A third guard was attacked at the restaurant where he works but managed to survive the assault.
The crimes were motivated by theft, and the previous week, the police arrested the suspected killer, Alex Recasen Suárez, who is implicated in other violent robberies in the eastern part of the city.
Days later, an incident was reported involving the assault and aggression against a female security guard by two criminals while she was on duty at the Northern Children's Hospital, known as "La Ondi," in the city itself.
In October, the family of Luis Enrique Ramírez Samá, who nearly lost his life due to the serious injuries inflicted during a robbery at the market where he works as a security guard in La Güinera, Havana, reported that the police released the perpetrator of the crime.
The recent attack on another security guard in Havana adds to the rising wave of crime and violence that has emerged in Cuba in recent years, set against a backdrop of economic and social crisis in the country.
The rise in crime keeps the population on edge, while the authorities insist that crime rates have declined.
Frequently Asked Questions About Violence and Theft in Cuba
What happened at the "El caballo blanco" agromarket in Havana?
The guard of the "El caballo blanco" agromarket in San Miguel del Padrón, Havana, was seriously stabbed during a robbery. The thieves stole bags of rice and meat after injuring the guard, who was hospitalized in critical condition.
What is the security situation in Santiago de Cuba?
Santiago de Cuba is facing a wave of violence with multiple murders of security personnel. The alleged murderer, Alex Recasen Suárez, has been arrested and is connected to several violent crimes in the city.
How have Cuban authorities responded to the rise in crime?
Authorities have made arrests, but the public criticizes police inefficacy. In some cases, criminals have been released allegedly due to lack of evidence, which has sparked outrage among citizens.
What impact does the economic crisis have on the increase of violence in Cuba?
The economic crisis in Cuba has worsened violence and crime, with a significant increase in thefts and assaults. Public insecurity has reached alarming levels, affecting both ordinary citizens and workers in their jobs.
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