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The young journalist Enrique Pérez Fumero, a victim of a violent beating in Santiago de Cuba two weeks ago, underwent a second surgical intervention and remains under strict medical supervision due to potential complications.
According to reports from independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta and the official Víctor Hugo Leyva, president of the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) in the province, the communicator is currently in intensive care.
Leyva detailed that he is “aware and cooperative,” with “vital signs within normal limits.”
However, doctors maintain a "constant vigilance" due to risks arising from the length of hospitalization in intensive care.
The second operation, carried out this week at the Saturnino Lora hospital, was planned as part of his treatment following the serious cranial injuries he sustained during the assault.
In the first surgery, performed after an MRI in Las Tunas, the specialists had already noted the complexity of his clinical condition.
Pérez Fumero, Doctor in Communication Sciences, radio producer, and university professor, was brutally attacked in the early hours of August 3, allegedly to steal his shoes, cell phone, and wallet, and it is suspected that there may have been a homophobic component to the aggression.
The event, which shocked the city and the journalism community, is set against a backdrop of increasing violence in the country.
While family members, colleagues, and citizens continue to demand justice, the authorities have not provided any details regarding the investigation or any potential arrests related to the attack.
So far, the assailants of Enrique Pérez Fumero have not been identified or apprehended.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Attack on Journalist Enrique Pérez Fumero in Cuba
What is the current health status of Enrique Pérez Fumero?
Enrique Pérez Fumero is under strict medical surveillance after undergoing a second surgery for the serious cranial injuries sustained during the assault. Although he is conscious and cooperative, doctors are monitoring for potential complications due to the length of time he has been hospitalized in intensive care.
What is known about the attackers of Enrique Pérez Fumero?
So far, the attackers of Enrique Pérez Fumero have not been identified or apprehended. The lack of official information and the silence from authorities have raised concerns among family members and colleagues, who continue to demand justice and a transparent investigation.
What motivated the attack on journalist Enrique Pérez Fumero?
The attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero occurred during a robbery in which his belongings were stolen, but there is suspicion that there may have been a homophobic element to the assault due to the extreme violence with which it was carried out. This hypothesis has been raised by the journalist's family.
How has the journalistic community reacted to the attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero?
The journalistic community has expressed its outrage and concern over the attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero, demanding justice and protection for communicators in Cuba. They have also criticized the silence of the state-run media and the inaction of the authorities in the face of increasing violence and insecurity in the country.
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