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A massive robbery at José Martí Primary School, located in the Rolo Monterrey neighborhood of Moa, Holguín province, resulted in 13 individuals being charged, including two adolescents, for various offenses related to the theft of technology equipment from the educational institution.
According to reported by local government journalist Camilo Velazco, the incident occurred on August 2nd, when two 16-year-old teenagers broke into the school's office and stole three televisions.
Hours later, they returned accompanied by a third individual and took five additional televisions, a computer, and a guitar, which were later sold in Moa and in the municipalities of Banes and Báguano.
During the investigation, the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) first recovered one of the televisions, followed by three others, as well as the computer and the guitar.
Following the investigations, 13 individuals have been charged: three for theft with force (in provisional custody), two for complicity (released on bail), and eight for receiving stolen goods, who are facing the proceedings at liberty.
At a public event attended by municipal authorities, the recovered media were returned to the school.
The chief Yoelkis Fuentes Zamora, head of the territorial criminal investigation unit, emphasized the "importance of strengthening" surveillance to "protect" state resources and "ensure" the educational process.
The school principal expressed regret that among those involved are former students with "serious behavioral issues". Additionally, she called for greater protection for schools to prevent incidents like this from happening again.
Although the Cuban regime insists that crime is on the decline, the figures contradict this.
The Cuban Observatory of Citizen Audit (OCAC) reported 1,319 verified crimes between January and June 2025, nearly five times more than the same period in 2023 and more than in all of 2024, which amounts to 7.3 crimes per day, a historical record that reflects the increase in criminal activity and the diversification of criminal typologies on the island.
Among the main results are highlighted 721 thefts, including 193 cases of livestock theft and slaughter that confirm the direct relationship between the food crisis and criminality. Additionally, 63 murders were documented, with victims including women, minors, and the elderly, of which 16 were femicides.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Massive Theft at José Martí Elementary School in Holguín
What happened at José Martí Primary School in Holguín?
A massive robbery occurred at José Martí Primary School, where 13 people were charged for the looting of technological equipment, including eight televisions, a computer, and a guitar.
Who was involved in the television theft in Holguín?
Among the 13 individuals involved in the robbery were two 16-year-old teenagers, who, along with another person, carried out the heist and participated in the sale of the stolen items.
How did the Cuban authorities react to the theft in Moa?
The Cuban authorities conducted an investigation that resulted in the partial recovery of the stolen items and the prosecution of 13 individuals, including provisional prison sentences for some of those involved.
What is the context of crime in Holguín and in Cuba in general?
The robbery at the school reflects the rising insecurity in Holguín and in Cuba, exacerbated by the economic crisis. Crime has increased significantly, including violent robberies, raising concerns among the public regarding the lack of security and the ineffective responses from the government.
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