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A 28-year-old Cuban was found dead earlier this week in Suriname, after being detained by the police of that country.
According to sources that confirm a note published in the group Facebook "Cubanos Comercio revolico Suriname", the young man was named Omar Cruz and died under shocking circumstances in the cell where he was being held at the Munder police station, in the Paramaribo district.
Cruz had been arrested on Sunday after jumping in front of a moving vehicle. The car reportedly sustained damage to the windshield. Shortly thereafter, the police proceeded to arrest the Cuban.
The information that has emerged on social media suggests that the young man may have taken his own life inside the cell, using a cord from his jacket.
Close associates of Cruz claim that the young man was using narcotics, which may have led him to the fatal decision.
"No tiene otra excusa que la droga, estaba esclavizado. Worked with me for a few days at my regular job, on Saturday he left to smoke at his old job and on Sunday the drug took control of him and he ended his own life," commented an acquaintance.
This is not the only case that has involved tragic endings for Cubans in Suriname. In July, a 35-year-old Cuban identified as Yailín Torres was brutally murdered in that country in front of her three-year-old daughter.
The woman was reportedly killed by a citizen of the Dominican Republic, who later took his own life by hanging.
The victim worked as a cook at a gold mine called Garimbo, where she was found deceased.
The crime occurred inside the mining camp where Yailín was cooking.
The most shocking thing is that his daughter, Alejandra - which is the name of the youngest and not the mother, as some profiles suggest - witnessed the murder.
Frequently asked questions about the tragic events involving Cubans in Suriname
What is known about the death of Omar Cruz in Suriname?
Omar Cruz, a 28-year-old Cuban, was found dead in a cell at the Munder police station in Paramaribo, Suriname. According to sources, he had reportedly taken his own life using a lace from his coat after being detained by the police.
What was the reason for Omar Cruz's arrest?
Omar Cruz was arrested after jumping in front of a moving vehicle, causing damage to the car's windshield. The police proceeded to detain him following this incident.
What has been reported about Omar Cruz's problems with drugs?
It has been noted that Omar Cruz used narcotics, which could have influenced his behavior and final decision. A friend commented that "the drug took over him and he ended his own life."
Are there other tragic cases of Cubans in Suriname?
Yes, another notable case is that of Yailín Torres, a Cuban woman who was killed in July 2025 in Suriname in front of her three-year-old daughter. In addition, several Cubans have lost their lives in traffic accidents in the country.
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