Several poets from Holguín came together in an emotional tribute to the 13 victims of the explosion that occurred in a military materials warehouse in the village of Melones, in the municipality of Rafael Freyre, Holguín.
The artists came together to create a song that honors the memory of the young people who passed away, many of whom were teenagers fulfilling their Mandatory Military Service.
The piece, titled "Duelo en verdeolivo," was initiated by the Executive Secretariat of the National Union of Artists (UNARSO), under the direction of Ida Zaragoza, who, following the painful event, called on her fellow poets to express their solidarity through music and poetry.
The song was created with the collaboration of an artificial intelligence (AI) that provided the voice and music, achieving a poignant harmony that conveys the collective lament of a province that, according to its residents, is in mourning.
On January 7th, an explosion at the munitions warehouse in Melones claimed the lives of 13 people, including four officers and nine soldiers, some of whom were about to complete their military service.
The tragedy, which shook the entire province of Holguín, has left a deep sense of sorrow among the victims' families, who are still demanding answers about the circumstances of the disaster.
According to an official statement from the Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR), the incident was caused by an electrical failure, possibly due to a short circuit in the installation.
However, due to the ongoing explosions and the dangers posed by the accumulated gases in the area, authorities have been unable to access the accident site to retrieve the bodies and declared the 13 missing individuals deceased.
The lack of information and the delays in rescue efforts sparked outrage among the victims' families, who denounced the negligence on the part of the authorities.
For several days, the government remained silent about the incident, which heightened the frustration of the families, who received no details regarding either the investigation or the rescue efforts.
On Friday, without taking responsibility for the tragedy, the regime announced that it would hold a posthumous tribute to the victims of the explosions.
Frequently asked questions about the explosion in Holguín and the tribute to the victims
What was the cause of the explosion in Holguín?
The cause of the explosion was an electrical failure, possibly due to a short circuit inside the military materials warehouse. This conclusion was officially communicated by the Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR).
What happened to the victims of the explosion in Holguín?
The victims, 13 in total, have been confirmed deceased by the MINFAR. The bodies have not been recovered due to the hazardous nature of the accident site, where there are still risks of further explosions and toxic gases.
How has the Cuban government responded to this tragedy?
The Cuban government has maintained a prolonged silence and has not provided clear details about the investigations or the rescue efforts, which has generated outrage among the victims' families and the community. The lack of transparency has been a recurring subject of criticism on social media.
What has been done to honor the victims of the explosion?
The poets from Holguín created a song entitled "You Are in Mourning, My Land" as a tribute to the victims, employing artificial intelligence for the music and the vocals. Furthermore, a posthumous tribute ceremony has been announced at the Plaza de la Revolución in Holguín, although the bodies of the victims have not been recovered.
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