The Provincial General Directorate of Education in Pinar del Río issued an official statement this Thursday regarding the murder that took place at a basic secondary school in that province.
The official version and the identification of the victim come three days after the news was widely circulated on social media and independent press outlets.
The deceased has been identified as Luis Avade Sosa López, who, according to the official source, served as the "administrator" of the basic secondary school.
This information implicitly corrects earlier versions that identified him as a professor, although the official source did not deny his status as a professor nor did it reference the information shared so far on social media.
The incident occurred at the 27 de Noviembre basic secondary school, located in the village of Nueva Esperanza, in the Viñales municipality of Pinar del Río.
Various testimonies on social media and reports from independent media had already pointed to that center as the scene of the crime.
In its statement, the Provincial General Directorate expressed:
The Provincial Directorate of Education in Pinar del Río expresses its deep sorrow and condolences to the family of colleague Luis Avade Sosa López for the tragic loss of his life as a result of a stabbing incident, perpetrated by a ninth-grade student, at the 27 de Noviembre basic secondary school in Puerto Esperanza, in the municipality of Viñales, where Luis Avade was serving as an administrator.
The statement also assures that:
"The relevant authorities are deepening the investigation to fully clarify this unfortunate event," and that "the school is continuing its usual activities."
Lack of information and a culture of opacity
The official statement did not provide details about the specific circumstances surrounding the murder or about the student involved, whose current legal situation is unclear, a particularly sensitive issue given that he is a minor.
This lack of information is not exceptional, but rather characteristic of the authorities and official media in Cuba, where informational opacity continues to be a common practice in the face of sensitive issues or those that may raise questions about the institutional system.
According to the version that had circulated on social media, the victim was a teacher who had scolded a student harshly in front of his classmates.
After that incident, the student went home, retrieved a punch and fatally attacked the victim, who was in an office on the campus.
"He received several stab wounds. The first was to the head, which killed him, and then several to the chest. The student ran away, and the professor was found bleeding out," a person who provided this information under the condition of anonymity due to fear of retaliation indicated to CiberCuba, but they assured they are a resident of the area.
The crime has caused a deep shock. Several users who knew the deceased have confirmed what happened and expressed their sorrow over the loss of the victim, who was initially identified as "Adalvi Sosa," and described as a loved and respected person.
As of the publication of this note, there are no other official details regarding what happened.
Frequently Asked Questions About the School Shooting in Pinar del Río
What happened at the school in Pinar del Río?
A ninth-grade student killed an administrator of the 27 de Noviembre basic secondary school in Viñales, Pinar del Río. The incident occurred after a confrontation in which the administrator, identified as Luis Avade Sosa López, reprimanded the student.
What was the cause of the murder at the high school in Pinar del Río?
According to testimonies, the conflict began when the administrator harshly reprimanded the student in front of his classmates. The student then went home, retrieved a sharp instrument, and returned to attack the administrator, resulting in his death.
What measures are the authorities taking in response to this incident of school violence?
The authorities have declared that they are investigating the case to clarify the facts. However, no specific details about the legal situation of the student involved have been provided.
How does the lack of official information affect public perception of violence in Cuba?
The lack of official information and transparency generates distrust and speculation among the population. This is characteristic in Cuba, where informational opacity is common regarding sensitive events, leading social media and independent media to become the primary sources of information.
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