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The Cuban authorities arrested two men allegedly involved in the murder of Mailenis Blanco Amor, a 47-year-old woman who was brutally killed on August 4 in her home in the town of Puerta de Golpe, Consolación del Sur municipality, Pinar del Río, during an alleged robbery.
According to the profile of Facebook Reporte Cuba Ya, one of the attackers reportedly arrived at the home "dressed in a police uniform" to gain the victim's trust and enter the residence. Once inside, they allegedly suffocated her and stole belongings.
Sources cited by Reporte Cuba Ya indicated that one of those arrested is Reinier Raúl Pelegrín Izaguirre, 34 years old, a resident of Puerta de Golpe, with a history of burglary, corruption of minors, and trespassing.
The second detainee is Ernesto José, also known as El Maja, from Consolación del Sur, who allegedly used the police uniform stolen from his brother to carry out the act.
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According to the profile Díaz Canel Sin Gao, once inside the home, the individuals restrained the husband and attacked the woman to prevent her from screaming, resulting in her death by suffocation. They then stole belongings before fleeing the residence.
After the crime, one of the suspects was arrested in Pinar del Río, and the other was later located in Santiago de Cuba, according to information from the official profile associated with the Ministry of the Interior De Pinar Soy.
A third individual involved, identified as Miguel Ángel Reve Tamayo, remains at large.
Neighbors and family members of the victim, deeply appalled, have demanded immediate justice and have warned that some of those involved may receive undue protection.
One of the victim's cousins, Ariaxna Rodríguez, when recounting the details of what happened, stated that “they took the life of a good woman. A mother. A daughter. A cousin, a friend, a woman full of love. Someone who never harmed anyone, who always had a noble, sweet soul, kind to everyone. Three soulless monsters took her life.”
The Puerta de Golpe community is still feeling the impact of the crime, while messages of condolence and calls for justice are circulating on social media to ensure that this event does not go unpunished.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Murder in Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río
Who was Mailenis Blanco Amor and how did her murder happen?
Mailenis Blanco Amor was a 47-year-old woman who was murdered in her home during a robbery in Puerta de Golpe, Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. According to reports, three men disguised as police officers entered her home, immobilized her, and suffocated her before stealing her belongings. The crime has caused a great shock in the community.
Who are the suspects in the murder of Mailenis Blanco Amor?
The suspects are Reinier Raúl Pelegrín Izaguirre and Ernesto José, alias El Maja. Reinier has a history of robbery, corruption of minors, and breaking and entering. Ernesto José allegedly used a stolen police uniform to commit the crime. Both have been apprehended, although a third accomplice, Miguel Ángel Reve Tamayo, remains at large.
What has been the community's reaction to the murder?
The Puerta de Golpe community is deeply distressed and has demanded immediate justice. Neighbors and family members have expressed their grief and anger, fearing that the suspects may receive unwarranted protection. Furthermore, numerous messages of condolence have been issued, along with calls for the crime not to go unpunished.
What complaints have been made regarding the justice system in Cuba following this crime?
The impunity, corruption, and lack of justice in Cuba have been reported. Relatives of the victim, such as Ariaxna Rodríguez, have criticized the lack of responses from the authorities and have questioned how individuals with criminal records were free. These reports highlight a climate of insecurity and distrust in the country's judicial system.
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