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A new case of alleged robbery in Santa Clara was reported this Thursday by Fuerza Pueblo, a social media profile linked to the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) that often shares content aimed at praising police work.
According to the publication, police agents caught two individuals transporting steel rods on a city bus in the capital of Villa Clara. The official version claims that the goods had been stolen from a warehouse of the Empresa de Instalaciones Fijas Traviesas, and that those responsible were taken into custody.
The released image shows a group of metal bars occupying the aisles of the vehicle, while the post celebrated the police action with a warning message: "Those being watched don't escape, just that simple."
However, among the comments on the post, there emerged a voice that raised doubts about the account. A user identified as Évora Dayanis stated that these were not “fichitas” or criminals, but rather people who were returning the material “to where the same managers took it from.”
"Please ensure that the source is legitimate and not just gossip and negative views from the neighborhood," he wrote, labeling the post as "ironic" and unfounded.
In a second message, he stressed that the true culprits would have already faced the consequences and lost their positions, while cautioning against "gossip and poisonous informants."
There is no independent confirmation of any of the versions. However, what has happened reflects a constant, which is that profiles affiliated with MININT publish stories that they present as absolute truths and that end up being questioned by the Cubans themselves on social media.
The lack of independent confirmation raises several questions: Was it a thwarted robbery, as Fuerza Pueblo claims, or a return of materials, as neighbors indicate? What really happened and who is responsible? Questions that, for now, remain unanswered.
The truth is that, beyond the arrest, the case reveals the growing precariousness faced by Cubans, where steel rebar continues to be a prize and a source of suspicions, rumors, and public contradictions.
Frequently asked questions about insecurity and theft in public transport in Cuba
What happened with the supposed theft of rebar in Santa Clara?
In Santa Clara, a bus was intercepted by the police loaded with steel rebars, which was presented as a thwarted theft by the officialist profile Fuerza Pueblo. However, local residents claim that the material was being returned to its place of origin. There is still no independent confirmation of which version is true, reflecting the distrust in the official publications of MININT.
How does insecurity in public transportation affect Cubans?
Public transportation insecurity in Cuba is a growing problem, with numerous reports of thefts on interprovincial buses. These incidents include luggage thefts and petty crimes, raising concerns about the lack of safety and effective response from authorities. Passengers increasingly feel exposed to these offenses, which not only impact their material belongings but also their personal safety.
What is the response of the authorities to thefts in public transportation?
Despite the numerous reports of thefts on public transport, the response from Cuban authorities has been deemed insufficient by the population. Passengers often criticize the lack of security measures and the slow police response. The population demands greater intervention from the authorities to curb the rise in crime on public transport.
What impact does the economic crisis have on security in Cuba?
The economic crisis in Cuba has contributed to the rise of crime and insecurity in the country. The lack of resources and desperation have led to an increase in violence and theft, particularly in public transportation and urban areas. The population is worried about the lack of effective measures to control these crimes, which affect both residents and tourists.
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