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In the midst of the growing climate of violence and insecurity in Cuba, a young man was injured during an armed robbery in the neighborhood of Luyanó, in Havana.
According to his brother Luis González's post on the social network Facebook, the attack occurred early Wednesday morning, around 3:00 a.m., on Santa Ana Street, between Justicia and Fábrica.
González reported that two armed individuals attacked him, causing injuries to his head and forehead, for which he received 11 stitches (six on the head and another five on the forehead). Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any serious harm.
The brother of the victim tried to obtain security footage from a nearby café, as his brother managed to pull the hood off one of the attackers, which would facilitate identification.
However, the owner of the establishment refused to review the cameras, claiming he was busy. "Only he will know why he didn't want to show the footage," González stated in his post, while also alerting the community about the increasing insecurity in the area.
Just a few days ago, a man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Matanzas for assaulting and beating a driver to steal his motorcycle, as reported by the official media Girón. The accused must compensate for the material damage caused to the victim.
The incident occurred on December 7, 2023, at the Agramonte bus station in the province of Matanzas, when the assailant requested a ride on a motorbike headed to Jovellanos and, during the journey, violently attacked the driver with a iron hammer.
El 3 de febrero también se supo que los dos autores de un violento robo con violencia en Holguín they were captured por las autoridades, tras ser identificados como los responsables de un brutal asalto a un anciano para despojarlo de su moto eléctrica.
In December, it was reported that the former baseball player Maikel Hidalgo Reyes suffered a brutal assault that left him with injuries requiring several days of hospitalization.
Maikel, a resident of the San Miguel del Padrón municipality in Havana, is a former pitcher who played as a reliever for the Metropolitanos, Holguín, and Matanzas teams years ago.
Frequently Asked Questions about Insecurity and Violence in Cuba
What happened during the assault in Luyanó, Havana?
A young man was injured in the head and forehead during an armed robbery in Luyanó, Havana. The attack occurred in the early morning, and the victim received 11 stitches. Despite the violence of the incident, the young man did not suffer any major injuries.
Why is there an increase in violence in Cuba?
The increase in violence in Cuba is attributed to the economic and social crisis facing the country. This has triggered a wave of crimes, including violent thefts and assaults, which have heightened insecurity among the population. Authorities have been criticized for their lack of effective action to counter this situation.
How are the Cuban authorities responding to thefts and assaults?
Cuban authorities have been criticized for their inadequate response to the increase in thefts and assaults. Although arrests have been made in some cases, many citizens feel that police action is ineffective and that the measures taken have failed to curb the rise in crime in the country.
What role do social media play in relation to crimes in Cuba?
Social media has become a key tool for reporting crimes and seeking justice in Cuba. Citizens use these platforms to share information, security videos, and coordinate community efforts to identify and capture offenders. This has helped to generate public pressure and highlight the lack of action by the authorities.
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