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The Cuban journalist Enrique Pérez Fumero, victim of a brutal beating in early August in Santiago de Cuba, is showing positive signs in his recovery, according to a report this Monday by the president of the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) in that province, Víctor Hugo Leyva Sojo.
"Nuestro colega Enrique Pérez Fumero está mejor neurológicamente, más tranquilo, cooperativo y los diálogos más fluidos. Desde ayer se comenzó a sentar al lado del lecho y ya inició la rehabilitación activa. Se le retiraron los puntos alternos de la herida y evoluciona favorablemente", escribió Leyva en una post on Facebook.
Pérez Fumero, a radio producer, university professor, and Doctor in Communication Sciences, was assaulted in the early hours of August 3, at the intersection of Barnada and San Mateo, in the heart of the historical center of Santiago de Cuba.
As a result of the attack, he suffered a fracture at the base of the skull and multiple facial injuries, and underwent two surgical interventions at the Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, where he remains hospitalized under medical observation.
The attackers allegedly stole a pair of Converse shoes, a cell phone, and a wallet. The journalist's family has suggested the possibility of a homophobic motive, given the extreme violence of the assault.
For weeks, his recovery was slow and complicated, with several medical reports indicating his condition as "serious," but stable. The latest update from Leyva provides an encouraging report after weeks of uncertainty and continuous clinical monitoring.
As of now, authorities have not identified or arrested those responsible for the attack, which has sparked outrage among colleagues, family members, and citizens, who continue to demand justice.
The case of Enrique Pérez Fumero has generated widespread rejection and concern within the journalism community and in Cuban society, amid a context marked by rising violence and public insecurity in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Case of the Journalist Attacked in Santiago de Cuba
What is the current health status of journalist Enrique Pérez Fumero?
Enrique Pérez Fumero shows positive signs in his recovery. He has improved neurologically, is calmer and more cooperative, and has begun active rehabilitation. His stitches have been removed, and his progress is favorable, according to the president of the Cuban Journalists' Union (UPEC) in Santiago de Cuba.
What is known about the attackers of Enrique Pérez Fumero?
As of today, the authorities have not identified or arrested those responsible for the attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero. This incident has sparked outrage among colleagues, family members, and citizens, who continue to demand justice. It is suspected that the assault may have had a homophobic element due to the extreme violence of the attack.
Why has the attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero caused such a significant impact in Cuba?
The attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero has made an impact due to the brutality of the assault and the lack of immediate official responses. The case has reignited the debate over citizen security and press freedom in Cuba, in a context of rising violence. The aggression and institutional silence highlight the challenges that journalists face on the island.
What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of journalists in Cuba?
No specific measures have been reported by the Cuban government to ensure the safety of journalists following the attack on Enrique Pérez Fumero. The journalistic and civil community has voiced its concerns and demanded justice and protection for the communicators working in increasingly hostile environments.
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