A Cuban man was stabbed by a Venezuelan coworker this Tuesday, following an argument that began in the restaurant where they both work and ended out in the street, in Mexico City.
Officials from the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) of Mexico City arrested the alleged aggressor after arriving at the intersection of Avenida Revolución and Calle Antonio Maceo, in the Tacubaya neighborhood, reported a statement from the institution.
The police found the 25-year-old Cuban with a bloodstain on his chest and immediately requested assistance from medical personnel.
The Cuban reported to the authorities that while he was working as a dishwasher at a Chinese restaurant, he had a heated argument with another employee, which continued in the street, where the Venezuelan ended up attacking him with a knife.
Media outlets identified the assailant as Antoni (or Antonio) de Jesús Batista, but did not disclose the name of the Cuban. It is unknown whether both are in Mexico legally.
According to information from the SSC, paramedics from the Mexican Red Cross attended to the injured individual, who was diagnosed with a stab wound to the chest, and was subsequently transferred to a hospital for urgent medical attention.
The 24-year-old assailant was arrested, informed of his legal rights, and handed over to the Public Prosecutor's agent, who will determine his legal status, the official statement specified.
According to press reports, the Venezuelan and the Cuban started a verbal dispute over some issue related to washing dishes at the Kowlaan restaurant, located at Avenida Revolución 107 in the Tacubaya neighborhood of the Miguel Hidalgo borough.
The owners of the popular Chinese food business called the police, who arrived in time to assist the injured person and arrest the attacker, who was transported to the Attorney General's Office of Mexico City (FGJ CDMX).
According to the report from UNOTV, Batista repeatedly stabbed his victim, who sustained injuries to the abdomen and chest, and was taken to Xoco Hospital. At the time of publishing this note, their health status remains unknown.
The presence of Cubans in Mexico has grown in the last five years with the
But starting in January, following the tightening of U.S. immigration policies by the Trump administration, many found themselves compelled to alter their plans and chose to settle in Mexico, which has ceased to be a transit location and has turned into a destination option.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stabbing Incident in Mexico City
What happened in the stabbing incident in Mexico City?
A Cuban citizen was stabbed by a Venezuelan coworker following an argument that began in a restaurant and continued on the street. The attacker was arrested by Mexican authorities.
Who is the attacker in the stabbing incident in Mexico City?
The aggressor was identified as Antoni de Jesús Batista, a 24-year-old Venezuelan citizen. He was arrested by the police following the incident.
What is the health status of the Cuban who was stabbed in Mexico City?
The 25-year-old Cuban was assisted by paramedics from the Mexican Red Cross and transferred to Xoco Hospital with chest injuries. His health status has not been updated at the time of publication.
What was the cause of the dispute among workers in Mexico City?
The dispute between the Cuban and the Venezuelan began over an issue related to dishwashing in the restaurant where they worked. The argument escalated into a physical altercation.
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