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A street party in the neighborhood of Los Cangrejitos, in Santiago de Cuba, ended in a violent confrontation in which two brothers were seriously injured after being attacked by a gang armed with machetes and knives.
The incident was reported this Tuesday by journalist Yosmany Mayeta through his Facebook profile, where he detailed how the celebration, known in Santiago as “pum pum,” escalated into a brutal assault with knives.
According to witnesses, the fight began when Javier Alejandro Acosta, alias Fuchiro, confronted Cristofer Bermúdez Diéguez.
The dispute escalated when Fuchiro's partner intervened to defend him, prompting Karla María Bermúdez, Cristofer's sister, to join the altercation as well, Mayeta emphasized.
What started as a scuffle between a few escalated into a group attack when Fuchiro's friends from the El Tivolí neighborhood joined in and began to assault the Bermúdez brothers with knives.
"Karla was pulled by the arm and her brother by the head, hitting him in the ear. But it didn’t end there; the gang continued to the Military Hospital where they were taken for assistance, but they were unable to enter," reported a source cited by the journalist.
Due to the severity of her injuries, Karla María, a minor, was transferred to the La Colonia Española Children's Hospital, where she received treatment for tendon injuries in her arm and was given 37 stitches.
His brother, Cristofer Bermúdez, was taken to Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, where he received medical attention and was discharged with 17 stitches in his head.
So far, it has not been confirmed whether Fuchiro and the assailants have been arrested or remain at large, Mayeta indicated.
According to witness accounts, the young man has been involved in other violent fights and even in the death of a person, but he has never been prosecuted due to his alleged family connections with military personnel in Santiago de Cuba.
This incident adds to the growing concern over increased violence at street parties in the city, where disputes often escalate to extreme situations without an immediate response from the authorities.
In June, a violent brawl erupted during a nighttime street party in Santiago de Cuba, leaving several people injured amid the chaos.
The independent journalist Mayeta shared photos of the incident on his Facebook profile along with a message: "Violence continues on the streets of the city; apparently, there are two young people with serious injuries who were taken to the Joaquín Castillo Duany military hospital."
In February, a video circulated on social media showing a group of young individuals arriving at a house, where three of them violently threaten someone inside.
"Look at how Cuba is changing," Eliécer Ávila wrote on Instagram as he shared the images.
Frequently asked questions about violence in Santiago de Cuba
What happened at the street party in Santiago de Cuba?
A street party in Santiago de Cuba ended in a violent confrontation, where two brothers were seriously injured by a gang armed with machetes and knives. The fight began among individuals and escalated into a group attack that even continued at the hospital where the victims were taken.
Who were the victims of the attack and what is their health status?
The victims were Karla María Bermúdez and her brother Cristofer Bermúdez. Karla, a minor, sustained injuries to the tendons in her arm and received 37 stitches, while Cristofer was injured in the head and received 17 stitches before being discharged.
What is known about the assailants and their current situation?
Until now, it has not been confirmed whether Fuchiro and the attackers have been detained. Witnesses claim that Fuchiro has been involved in other violent fights and has not been prosecuted due to alleged family connections with military personnel in Santiago de Cuba.
How is violence affecting the community in Santiago de Cuba?
Violence in Santiago de Cuba is on the rise, especially during street parties, where disputes often escalate. This has generated increasing concern among citizens due to the lack of immediate response from the authorities to control these incidents.
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