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The ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel and the Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz expressed their condolences this Sunday for the death of Diomisley Llerena Suárez, the first secretary of the Municipal Committee of the Communist Party in Cruces, province of Cienfuegos, who passed away on Saturday in a traffic accident along with her driver, Efrén Delgado.
Díaz-Canel described Llerena as an “tireless revolutionary, always at the forefront of our organization,” without mentioning the driver who also lost his life.
Marrero Cruz, on the other hand, did include in his message both victims: “We extend our condolences to the family and friends of our colleague Diomisley Llerena Suárez (…) and of the driver who was accompanying her, who lost their lives in a traffic accident.”
Other leaders of the regime also spoke out. The Secretary of Organization of the PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, described her as a “frontline fighter, loyal to the Party and the Revolution, with the lineage of Mariana and Vilma.”
On his part, the president of the National Assembly, Esteban Lazo, conveyed his condolences to family members, friends, and party members.
Context of the accident
The incident occurred near Paradero de Camarones, around 6:20 PM on Saturday, as confirmed by the Provincial Bureau of the PCC in Cienfuegos and local media such as Perlavisión. The official report only mentioned the loss of both occupants, without specifying the causes of the event.
The First Secretary of the PCC in the province, Armando Carranza Valladares, recalled on social media the career of Llerena Suárez, which began in the Union of Young Communists and transitioned to professional work in the Party in 2012.
Although the official version avoided providing details, the page quoted witnesses claiming that the official vehicle was traveling at about 150 km/h despite the heavy rain in the area, which may have led to the tragic outcome. However, this information has not been confirmed by the authorities, who are keeping the investigation open.
Frequently asked questions about the accident in Cienfuegos that claimed the life of the PCC secretary in Cruces
Who were the victims of the accident in Cienfuegos?
The victims of the accident were Diomisley Llerena Suárez and her driver, Efrén Delgado. Llerena Suárez was the first secretary of the Communist Party in the municipality of Cruces, Cienfuegos province. The accident occurred on Saturday near Paradero de Camarones.
What information is available about the causes of the accident in Cienfuegos?
Although the official statement refrained from specifying the causes of the accident, unofficial testimonies suggest that the vehicle was traveling at 150 km/h under heavy rain, which may have caused the incident. However, this information has not been confirmed by the authorities, who have kept the investigation open.
How did the Cuban authorities react to the accident in Cienfuegos?
The authorities, including the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, expressed their condolences. Díaz-Canel particularly highlighted the figure of Diomisley Llerena Suárez as an "tireless revolutionary". Marrero Cruz included in his message the deceased driver, Efrén Delgado.
Why is there criticism of the media coverage of the accident in Cienfuegos?
The media coverage has been criticized for focusing on Llerena Suárez's political career, downplaying the loss of his companion. This highlights the propagandistic bias of the regime, which places importance and honors primarily on figures from the political elite, sidelining the specific circumstances of the accident.
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