The alleged perpetrators of the murder that occurred on Saturday at the Somos Jóvenes Cultural Center in Santa Clara, where one person died and two others were injured, were captured on Monday by forces from the Ministry of the Interior.
Official journalist Henry Omar Pérez, from the Cuban News Agency, confirmed the news on Facebook and explained that the arrest of the individuals involved is the result of the investigative process launched following the crime.
According to the information, those arrested will be brought before the courts in the coming days.
"There will never be impunity for those who commit crimes, especially for those who deprive others of the most precious good: life," reiterated the official spokesperson, who did not disclose the names of the detainees.
According to journalist Mario Vallejo, the alleged perpetrator of the homicide has been identified as Roberto Carlos Rodríguez, known locally as "jimagua," because he has a twin brother who was also present at the fight and was injured.
Amid the altercation between the brothers that occurred on Saturday night, three workers were injured: one died due to the severity of the wounds, another remains hospitalized in intensive care with head injuries, and a third was discharged after receiving a stab wound to the back.
Hours after the incident, reports began to circulate mentioning additional fatalities; however, the official statement only acknowledged one death and two injuries: Michel Medina Gómez, hospitalized, and Yulier Alba Zamora, who has already been discharged.
The Minister of Domestic Trade, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, had previously confirmed on social media that the attackers, identified as brothers, managed to flee after the altercation, which triggered a large police operation in Villa Clara to locate them.
Frequently asked questions about the murder at the Somos Jóvenes Cultural Center in Santa Clara
What happened at the Somos Jóvenes Cultural Center in Santa Clara?
On Saturday night, a fight between two brothers at the Somos Jóvenes Cultural Center in Santa Clara resulted in the death of a worker and two injuries. The altercation left one of the injured hospitalized in intensive care and the other discharged after receiving a stab wound to the back.
Who are the alleged perpetrators of the crime in Santa Clara?
The alleged perpetrators are two brothers, one of whom has been identified as Roberto Carlos Rodríguez, known as “jimagua”. Both were apprehended by the authorities following a police operation in Villa Clara.
What is the condition of the injured following the altercation at the Cultural Center?
One of the injured, Michel Medina Gómez, is doing well after being transferred to Neurosurgery. The other worker, Yulier Alba Zamora, has already been discharged.
What has been the Cuban government's response to the rise in violence?
The Cuban government has intensified police operations and exemplary trials to tackle the growing wave of violence. However, the perception of insecurity and the lack of effective measures continue to be a concern for the public.
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