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The wave of violence sweeping through Cuba has claimed a new victim in Sancti Spíritus.
Eduardo González, the man brutally attacked with machetes inside his own home last Saturday, passed away after not surviving the second surgical intervention he underwent at the Camilo Cienfuegos provincial hospital.
The confirmation came through Nelys Valdés, the administrator of the Facebook group "Here with the Hero in Sancti Spíritus ¡Brothers of the Street!", who expressed sorrow over the outcome.
"Eduardo González has passed away. How we wished to help you, Eduardo, another young person lost to violence. Rest in peace; the people of Sancti Spíritus will never forget you," he expressed.
In the same post, neighbors and loved ones shared their sorrow.
"My condolences to family and friends; he couldn't endure his second operation, how sad," wrote Ismary Hurtado Acosta, reflecting the helplessness of a community that closely followed the young man's struggle to survive.
An attack that shocked the city
The case of Eduardo shook Sancti Spíritus from the very beginning.
On Saturday night, a hooded man violently broke into the residence, located near the candy store on Céspedes, and attacked him with a machete.
The news was spread on social media by Yureibys Torresilla, who described the incident as an apocalyptic scene: "A hooded man stormed in and attacked Eduardo, the man in the house. What we are experiencing is shocking."
The injured person was transported in critical condition to the provincial hospital, where witnesses saw him arrive on the brink of life and death.
"I was at the hospital when he arrived, very badly, with many machete wounds. The doctors quickly began to attend to him. My God, it was very sad, poor man," Denaidis Castro recounted on social media.
The incident sparked outrage due to the prevailing impunity. "There is a lot of violence and vandalism. The laws are too lenient for that kind of thing," commented another neighbor, Nely Hernández.
The struggle to save him
In the following days, Eduardo's family clung to hope.
Torresilla launched a blood donation campaign on social media, calling on anyone with type A+ blood to go to the Provincial Blood Bank.
In a video recorded in front of the Camilo Cienfuegos hospital, he detailed the urgency of the situation and explained that he had spoken with both family members and doctors in the intensive care unit.
The call mobilized dozens of supportive people from Sancti Spíritus who woke up early to donate, but their efforts were insufficient given the extent of the injuries.
Finally, Eduardo González passed away this Tuesday, adding his name to the growing list of victims of the violence that is advancing unchecked on the island.
A death that reflects social decay
The attack and subsequent death of Eduardo highlight an increasing climate of insecurity in Cuba, where the State appears unable to protect its citizens. The lack of patrols, the absence of quick responses, and the widespread perception that "laws are lax" have turned many communities into fertile ground for crime and violent offenses.
The Cuban people not only face shortages of food, medicine, and endless blackouts, but now also live with the constant fear of becoming victims of brutal assaults in the street or even within their own homes.
While the regime continues to remain silent about this case and many others that are only recorded on social media, the general feeling is one of abandonment. Eduardo González died in official silence, but his tragedy screams what everyone knows: in Cuba, insecurity, poverty, and hopelessness go hand in hand.
Frequently asked questions about violence in Sancti Spíritus and insecurity in Cuba
What happened to Eduardo González in Sancti Spíritus?
Eduardo González was brutally attacked with a machete in his home by a hooded man and died after failing to survive a second surgical intervention. This incident has shocked the community of Sancti Spíritus and reflects the increase in violence in Cuba.
How has the community reacted to the attack and death of Eduardo González?
The community has expressed its sorrow and outrage over the death of Eduardo González. Neighbors and close friends shared their grief on social media, lamenting the violence that increasingly affects their surroundings. Additionally, blood donation campaigns were organized in an effort to save his life.
What is the situation of crime in Cuba according to the latest reports?
The reports from the Cuban Citizen Audit Observatory (OCAC) contradict the official narrative that claims a decrease in crime. Between January and June 2025, 1,319 crimes were recorded, including 63 homicides and 238 cases of vandalism, reflecting a significant increase in violence in the country.
How does insecurity affect daily life in Cuba?
Insecurity has become a part of daily life in Cuba, with the population living in fear of becoming victims of aggression. The lack of effective response from the State and the perception of inadequate laws have left communities vulnerable to the rising wave of violence.
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