A 15-year-old Cuban teenager was sent to a detention center in Montevideo after being involved in a violent incident that shocked the border city of Rivera in Uruguay.
The minor is accused of wounding two brothers of the same age with a white weapon. One of them remains hospitalized due to the severity of the injuries, reported the local outlet Debate Uruguay.
According to the channel Telenoche, the incident took place on July 22 in the Centro neighborhood of Rivera. The victim went to the location accompanied by several friends, following a prior altercation involving a young woman who was the aggressor's partner and a classmate of one of them.
What seemed like a teenage conflict escalated into a violent knife attack. In the midst of the confrontation, the young Cuban grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim in the back, leaving part of the weapon embedded in the body.
The tip of the knife remained lodged in the victim's chest and had to be removed at the local hospital, where he is still being monitored under medical observation. His brother, who was also at the scene, sustained cuts to his arms.
After gathering film records and testimonies, the Uruguayan Prosecutor's Office identified the assailant and issued an arrest warrant on July 23, which was executed that same day.
The unidentified Cuban teenager was presented on July 25 before the 3rd Turn Prosecutor's Office and subsequently before the Rivera Criminal Court.
The 1st Turn judge ordered his formal indictment for the crime of specially aggravated attempted homicide and aggravated personal injury due to the use of a suitable weapon, as the perpetrator, reported Aplateia.
As a precautionary measure, his admission to the National Institute for Adolescent Social Inclusion (INISA), located in the Uruguayan capital, was ordered until a final first-instance ruling is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Incident Involving the Cuban Teen in Uruguay
What happened to the Cuban teenager in Uruguay?
A 15-year-old Cuban teenager was sent to a detention center in Montevideo after attacking two minors with a knife in the city of Rivera, Uruguay. One of the injured, a 15-year-old, remains hospitalized due to the severity of his injuries.
What was the reason for the altercation between the teenagers?
The conflict arose after a prior altercation involving a young woman, who was the aggressor's partner and a classmate of one of the attacked youths. What began as a teenage dispute ended in a violent knife attack in downtown Rivera, Uruguay.
What legal actions were taken against the Cuban teenager?
The adolescent was formally charged with the crime of especially aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt and aggravated personal injuries due to the use of a suitable weapon. As a precautionary measure, he was ordered to be placed in the National Institute for Adolescent Social Inclusion (INISA) in Montevideo, until a final sentence is handed down.
How has the Cuban community in Uruguay been affected by this type of incident?
The Cuban community in Uruguay has seen a significant increase in numbers due to the crisis in Cuba. Incidents like this reflect the difficulties of adaptation and the tensions that can arise in migrant communities. Despite the challenges, many Cubans believe that Uruguay provides better living conditions than their home country.
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