A man slashed a young woman's face in the Artes y Oficios neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba this Thursday afternoon.
An ambulance, several police patrols, and a vehicle with members of the regime's special forces unit, known as the Black Berets, arrived at the scene.
"The area is militarized," stated independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada on Facebook.
Witnesses to the bloody incident claim that the attacker is a psychiatric patient who is unstable due to a lack of medication.
"You could see his molars; the wound was deep," described a resident of the neighborhood.
Some people claim that the attacker was "under the influence of drugs," although this has not been confirmed, Mayeta clarified.
According to the reporter, the presence of the Black Berets was aimed at controlling the population in case they sought to take justice into their own hands.
Several internet users claimed that the victim and the aggressor have no relationship whatsoever.
"She is even a Christian and has no connections with that guy who did that to her," emphasized Daysi Arletty Bles Delis.
"All psychiatric patients at this time lack their medications, wandering around at all hours and knocking on our doors at any time. (...) It is very sad that such things happen, because their lives and ours are at risk," stated Oneida Quintero.
"That's just for show; they'll admit him for a while and then let him go. It's not easy," lamented Shangosita Linda Yemaya.
Frequently Asked Questions about Violence in Santiago de Cuba
What happened in the recent incident in Santiago de Cuba where a woman was attacked?
A man, unbalanced due to a lack of medication, cut the face of a young woman in the Artes y Oficios neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba. The wound was so deep that her teeth were visible. The attacker is a psychiatric patient and had no connection to the victim.
What is the situation of psychiatric patients in Cuba?
Psychiatric patients in Cuba are lacking essential medications, leaving them destabilized and at risk, both to themselves and to the community. This issue is reflected in the increasing number of violent incidents committed by individuals with untreated mental disorders.
How has the Cuban government responded to the increase in violence in Santiago de Cuba?
The Cuban government has deployed special forces, such as the Black Berets, to control potential civil disturbances and manage violent situations. However, the effectiveness of these measures is questioned, given the continuous rise in crime and the perception of insecurity among citizens.
What is the relationship between violence and the economic crisis in Cuba?
The rise in violence in Santiago de Cuba is linked to the economic crisis, inflation, and the decline in purchasing power. These factors have contributed to an increase in crimes such as theft, assaults, and violence, reflecting an environment of insecurity that the Cuban regime has been unable to effectively control.
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