Belongings of musician Camilo Bonne stolen on flight from Panama to Havana: "Cuba hurts"

The Cuban musician Camilo Bonne reported the theft of all his belongings on a Copa Airlines flight from Panama to Havana; the robbery reportedly took place at José Martí Airport in Havana.

The news, confirmed by the young musician, was first shared by the singer Alexander Abreu, director of the group Havana D'Primera.

"Copa flight 217 from Panama to Havana everything was stolen from Camilo Bonne", he wrote on his social media.

In the comments on the post, it was specified that they took absolutely all the artist's luggage and the theft would have occurred at the Jose Martí Airport, in Havana, upon arriving in the country.

They stole here, that suitcase right after I boarded the plane they told me it couldn't go up top, that I should send it below and right there they took it down, it arrived here and those brazen Airport employees stole everything from me, Bonne wrote in the comments.

In an Instagram story, Camilo expressed the pain he felt from the theft of his belongings, which also included his money.

"Cuba hurts, it hurts that they steal all the money I earned with great sacrifice. It hurts that they steal the things I bought with so much hard work. I hope the person who stole it at the airport needs it more than I do, because someday life will make them pay for it. In the meantime, Cuba continues to hurt," he wrote.

On Facebook, hundreds of internet users have engaged in a controversy regarding a post by Alexander Abreu. Some insist on blaming the airline for the theft; others recall that in Havana, reports of lost and stolen luggage at the Cuban airport are common.

"Being robbed is not new; it always happens. Where everyone is a thief, it's the only thing they've learned to survive. Gentlemen, it doesn't matter if the flight arrives or departs from Cuba; they will always rob you. No other country in the world has people who feel the need to steal junk, a used sweater, or a pair of flip-flops; only Cubans dare to go that far. There is no respect or integrity," stated one individual.

Others, with an official tone, reprimanded those who blamed the Havana authorities and called for the Panamanian airport to be held responsible for the theft.

"Why is it that your luggage was not boarded in Panama? At any airport, bags get lost, stolen, etc., even if there is no 'need', as you say. I believe that one cannot accuse without certainty, just because we think something happened or because it has happened on other occasions," replied a Cuban woman, to whom Abreu assured that the incident had occurred in Havana.

The internet user Aymer Frías from the Cuban Aviation Corporation S.A. informed Abreu that they were trying to get in touch with him and Bonne to "clarify" the events.

"Good afternoon, it would be very good if you could give the opportunity to the people at José Martí airport who have been calling your mobile all morning and messaging you to exchange with you and Camilo Bonne to clarify the situation. We are waiting for you. Best regards," said the man.

Last year, another incident involving Copa Airlines was highlighted by the members of Havana D’Primera. In September, the band members were stranded for over 12 hours after their flight, coming from Panama and destined for Havana, was diverted to Jamaica due to poor weather conditions caused by the proximity of Hurricane Helene.

Alexander Abreu reported that they spent over 12 hours at the Jamaica airport without receiving any information, food, or assistance from the airline Copa.

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