Israel Rojas, the lead singer of Buena Fe, was involved in a traffic accident in Havana

Israel Rojas, the lead vocalist of the controversial Cuban band Buena Fe, was involved in a traffic accident in Havana, as announced by the group on their social media.

According to a brief note published on their social media profiles, the incident reportedly occurred amid the rains that have affected the city in recent days.

In their message, Buena Fe expressed gratitude to the staff of the Calixto García General Hospital for the care provided to the artist

"I would like to express my gratitude to the healthcare professionals at Calixto García General Hospital for the care provided following the traffic accident involving Israel. We wish him a swift recovery, and we urge everyone to exercise caution during these rainy days, especially if riding a motorcycle."

Although the details of the accident have not been fully disclosed, it is known that Israel Rojas is out of danger and is in the process of recovering.

In several photos shared by the group, Rojas can be seen sitting in a wheelchair, accompanied by medical staff from the institution, always displaying a victory gesture.

The group also took the opportunity to urge caution, especially for those riding motorcycles in adverse weather conditions.

Fans of Buena Fe quickly sent messages of support and well-wishes for the singer, including Johana Tablada de la Torre, the Deputy General Director for the United States at the Cuban Foreign Ministry.

“Oh no! I thought it was another joke, but it wasn’t. Thank goodness the worst is over. Don’t even think about missing out on 2025; Cuba needs you in the greater fight for awareness and reason. Thanks to the doctors, always. Follow their advice calmly, and thank you. Take care; Israel and Buena Fe will be around for a while. A hug from our family,” wrote the official.

This weekend, Buena Fe, consisting of Rojas and Yoel Martínez, reaffirmed their decision to remain in Cuba, facing internal challenges and the "criminal economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government."

This statement arose in response to a publication by the independent outlet Cubanet, made on December 28 in the context of the Day of the Innocents, which claimed that the musicians had arrived in Miami under the humanitarian parole program and planned to start anew in the United States.

Through their official Facebook profile, Buena Fe denied this information and criticized the media outlet for what they considered a "joke." In their message, they stated: "Obviously, this outlet is in such bad shape that it needed to pull this ‘joke’ for ‘April Fool's Day.’"

On other occasions, Buena Fe has publicly expressed its support for the Cuban regime.

During the protests on July 11, 2021, Rojas expressed his support for the "combat order" issued by the ruling Miguel Díaz-Canel, urging citizens to take to the streets in defense of the Revolution.

Additionally, they have participated in events organized by official institutions and have received praise from high-ranking officials.

For example, after a tour in Spain in 2023, Tablada herself compared Buena Fe to the troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, stating that they "illuminate" with their music.

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