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A Cuban woman was arrested at Guardalavaca beach in the province of Holguín after being accused of stealing cash and an iPhone from her male companion following a social outing.
According to witnesses - cited by the official Facebook profile Cazador-Cazado - the couple was enjoying an evening with drinks when, in a moment of distraction from the man, the woman, identified as Mayelín Godales Verdecia, allegedly took several thousand pesos and her companion's mobile device.
However, the victim -who it was not specified whether they were Cuban or foreign- noticed the absence of their belongings and immediately went to the authorities.
After being located by the police, the woman was taken into custody and will face the corresponding legal process.
Neighbors and acquaintances of the accused describe her as someone with a history of similar behavior, according to the mentioned source.
Authorities reiterate their call for the public to act with caution and report any criminal incidents, concluded the official profile in the somewhat crude tone that characterizes it.
The case has sparked extensive debate on social media, with opinions divided between those who criticize the criminalization of the accused and those who defend the publication of such cases as a public warning.
Some users believe that publicizing the incident is unnecessary and that the woman's situation may be due to economic needs.
They argue that there are more serious crimes in the country, such as corruption and institutional theft, that do not receive the same level of exposure.
"Nobody knows the need that woman had. What they should publish is what is being stolen in companies and in the government," commented a user.
Others justify the woman's actions by arguing that men seek relationships with young women without taking on economic responsibility for them.
"If the man was stingy and didn't want to give anything, he deserved to have everything taken from him," opined an internet user.
In contrast, there are those who reject any justification for theft and believe it is important to highlight these cases to prevent more people from falling into similar situations.
“Robbery is robbery, let's not dress it up”, noted a commentator.
One of the most repeated conjectures in the comments is that the police acted with unusual speed because the victim could be a foreigner.
Some compared this case to others in which complaints from Cuban citizens have not received the same attention from the authorities.
"If he had been Cuban, they would still be waiting for the police to show up," declared another Cuban.
As of the closing of this report, there are no further details regarding the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions about Theft in Guardalavaca and the Criminal Situation in Cuba
What happened in the case of the Cuban woman detained in Guardalavaca?
A Cuban woman was arrested at Guardalavaca beach after being accused of stealing cash and an iPhone from her male companion. The incident has sparked a debate on social media about the criminalization of women and economic inequalities in Cuba.
How has Cuban society reacted to the increase in crimes?
Cuban society is divided between those who view these thefts as acts of necessity and those who consider them unacceptable. Many criticize the ineffectiveness of the police and the lack of attention to more serious crimes such as corruption, while others advocate for harsher penalties for offenders.
Is there discrimination against Cubans on the beaches and in the hotels of Cuba?
Yes, there are reports of discrimination against Cubans in beaches and hotels, especially in tourist areas where access is prioritized for foreigners. This has generated outrage on social media, where it is reported that Cubans are treated as second-class citizens in their own country.
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