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The 18-year-old Samuel Sampedro passed away while completing his mandatory military service at Combinado del Este in Havana.
The news was confirmed by sources close to the family to journalist Mario J. Pentón.
“Until now, the family has not been officially informed about the details of the case. Their relatives demand transparency and justice,” added the journalist.
According to the profile Nio reporting a crime, the young man is said to have left a letter before his passing, which suggests that the cause of death may point to suicide.
CiberCuba has not been able to confirm this version.
Criticism of Military Service is growing in Cuba. In recent weeks, several testimonies have emerged reflecting the concerns of many Cuban families.
Recently, in Guantánamo, a soldier from the Border Brigade suffered serious injuries while carrying out his duties, an event that has reignited the debate about the conditions and risks faced by young recruits.
A few days earlier, a Cuban mother demanded justice for her deceased son during military service, calling for transparency in the investigation and answers regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
Her complaint has joined those of other parents who are questioning the lack of information and state support in response to these events.
It has also raised alarm the report of a father whose son lost vision in one eye while in military custody.
The case has caused shock due to the severity of the injuries and the lack of an official explanation clarifying the circumstances in which the events occurred.
These reports add to previous tragedies, such as the young people who lost their lives in an explosion inside a military unit, an event that left a lasting impact on Cuban society and fueled questioning about the training, oversight, and safety within military institutions.
Together, these facts reflect a growing social discontent towards a system that many consider coercive and lacking guarantees, where the suffering of families repeatedly occurs while the State avoids taking responsibility for the consequences of mandatory military service in Cuba.
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