Teen dies in Morón hospital after being stabbed; his mother claims they let him die

A new tragedy has shaken the municipality of Morón, in the province of Ciego de Ávila. Osmel Lasoncet Díaz, a 16-year-old teenager, passed away after being the victim of a stab wound that, according to preliminary reports, pierced a lung.

The case, which has sparked a strong wave of outrage on social media and among the local community, has been mired in conflicting accounts regarding the circumstances of her death.

While some witnesses claim that the young man agonized without being transferred in time to the "Roberto Rodríguez" General Teaching Hospital due to a lack of transportation, the mother of the deceased, Yusmara Díaz Pol, publicly came forward to refute that version, asserting that her son arrived alive at the hospital and was left to die due to medical negligence.

"My son arrived alive at the hospital, he was talking and stable. At the hospital, they let him die. Tell the truth!" the mother wrote in response to the post by the user on Facebook La Tijera.

The incident reportedly occurred early Sunday morning, although the internet user identified as Ibette Bacallao claims that the young man died at noon during a second surgical intervention.

Climate of violence and helplessness

The murder of Osmel has shaken the town of Morón, which already has a recent history of violent events and a feeling of insecurity.

The activist Lara Crofs stated on that crime is a direct reflection of the "state of violence, institutional neglect, and social deterioration that the island suffers."

"Each of these events is not merely 'incidents,' but symptoms of a country that is breaking down before the eyes of its citizens. The question that every Cuban must ask today is this: How many more must die for the regime to accept that it has failed?" he questioned.

So far, the authorities have not provided official information about the incident. The identity of the attacker and the motives behind the assault remain unknown, which has contributed to increased uncertainty and fear among the residents of the municipality.

Indignation over healthcare

The accusations of medical negligence made by the young man's mother have added a layer of outrage to the case.

Yusmara Díaz Pol's direct complaint points to an alleged failure of the health personnel, who supposedly attended to the adolescent without the necessary diligence, allowing him to die despite arriving with vital signs and the ability to speak.

As of the closure of this notice, the Roberto Rodríguez hospital has not issued any public statement regarding what happened or the status of the medical process in which the teenager passed away.

Meanwhile, the community's call for justice, transparency, and answers continues to grow.

The pain of losing Osmel is intertwined with a deep sense of helplessness in the face of a system that, in the opinion of many, is failing its youngest citizens.

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