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This weekend, a young man around 19 or 20 years old, identified as Roger Vargas Cárdenas, was fatally stabbed during a robbery in the municipality of Contramaestre, in Santiago de Cuba.
The tragic incident occurred when the boy was returning from a party late at night and was intercepted by criminals who attempted to rob him.
According to the news portal La Tijera, the thieves attacked him to steal his cell phone. The victim did not survive the injuries and passed away shortly after the attack.
The crime reporter, Niover Licea, specified that the young man died as a result of two stab wounds and that the crime took place in front of the ETECSA office in Contramaestre.
“It is reported that there were three individuals around 17 years old, that is, minors”, Licea stated, who asserted that the motive for the crime was to steal the mobile phone carried by the young man's girlfriend.
Neighbors and close friends of Vargas expressed their grief and outrage on social media, highlighting that he was a hardworking and cheerful young man, full of dreams.
"An excellent boy, a good neighbor, kind-hearted, hardworking, and his family is wonderful. This loss has brought me great sadness. I can only think of his father, Ignacito."
The news sparked a wave of outrage and sadness among family members, friends, neighbors, and citizens across Cuba, who have raised their voices on social media to demand justice and condemn the rising violence affecting the country.
“Roger did not deserve this ending”, wrote another close friend.
“What sadness, a very good, quiet child. I am deeply pained by this news from my town, near my home. May justice be served.”; “Contramaestre mourns the unjust loss of a child with excellent behavior. There are no words of comfort for that family. We demand justice with a firm hand.”; “Contramaestre was one of the most peaceful and safe towns in the country. This is already an incurable disease, and the corrupt political system only cares about its profits.” were some of the comments.
Most have called for a tough hand, the death penalty, or exemplary justice for the murderers.
The general sentiment is that human life in Cuba has lost value due to the impunity of criminals. Reports of violent robberies, assaults, and homicides on the streets of the country are becoming increasingly frequent.
Many people believe that the State has lost control over public safety, allowing armed minors to roam the streets with impunity.
“Death penalty. They knew what they were doing. It wasn't an accident; it was murder”; “We need a Bukele here”; “That's so that parents can take their revenge and kill the one who killed their child. I see no other solution”; were other opinions.
The face of the victim
Roger Vargas was not a criminal. He was a young man like many others: cheerful, family-oriented, with dreams and aspirations. He lived on 15th Street in the Lumumba neighborhood and was with his girlfriend at the time of the crime.
His death has left an immense void not only in his family but also among his university classmates, childhood friends, and neighbors.
“The group needs to go say goodbye to him. He was our friend”; “I know the parents and they are devastated. I stand with the family in their sorrow”;
“A great young man who left a void in many lives”; “We will remember him for his kindness and smile. I ask for justice so that his death does not go unpunished,” testified others who knew him.
UPDATE:
A 17-year-old teenager was arrested for the crime. According to information released by the pro-government profile Héroes del Moncada, the crime was the result of a personal altercation between the two young men, who were previously acquainted.
The official source did not mention that the theft of a cell phone was the reason for the crime.
Frequently Asked Questions about the murder of Roger Vargas in Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba
What happened with Roger Vargas in Contramaestre?
Roger Vargas was stabbed to death during an altercation in Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba. Official information indicates that the crime resulted from a personal dispute between him and a 17-year-old teenager, who has already been captured by the National Revolutionary Police (PNR).
Has the person responsible for the murder of Roger Vargas been identified?
Yes, a 17-year-old teenager has been arrested as the perpetrator of the crime. Although authorities have not released his name, they confirm that the motive was a personal dispute and not an attempted robbery, as was initially speculated.
What has been the community's reaction to the murder of Roger Vargas?
The community has expressed deep dismay and outrage at the murder of Roger Vargas. Friends, family, and neighbors have shown their grief on social media and have demanded justice, calling for severe penalties for the perpetrator and condemning the rising violence in Cuba.
How has this crime affected the perception of insecurity in Cuba?
The murder of Roger Vargas has intensified the perception of insecurity in Cuba, where an increasing number of cases of violence and similar crimes are being reported. The population feels that the government has lost control over public safety, allowing these violent acts to occur without an effective response.
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