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Violence and insecurity in Cuba claimed another victim early Wednesday morning in the city of Cienfuegos, where Adonis Fuentes González, 35 years old, died after being attacked with bladed weapons, according to a source connected to the Ministry of the Interior (Minint).
The young man was attacked around one in the morning on this April 15, when he was about to park his electric tricycle to charge it after finishing his nighttime activities, confirmed the Facebook profile "Las Cosas de Fernanda". The incident occurred near the Traffic Unit, beside the Juan Olay high school.
According to the publication, several individuals attacked Fuentes González with bladed weapons, inflicting serious wounds that led to his death. Subsequently, they stole the battery and the charger from the vehicle.
The profile did not provide information about the identity of the attackers or whether they have been apprehended.
The news has generated shock and alarm among residents in the area and the general population, who are concerned about the increase in violence associated with thefts in Cienfuegos.
In the comments on the post, numerous people criticized the ineffective actions of the police and demanded harsher sentences from the judicial system for criminals, in light of the ongoing rise in crime.
The murder of Fuentes González occurs in a context of growing insecurity in the province. A few days ago, residents of the capital city captured a thief on their own, while the search for the fugitive Orlando Rey, suspected of a murder in the municipality of Palmira, continued.
Violence involving knives has claimed several victims in Cienfuegos in recent months. Among the most recent cases is that of Roger Hinojosa, who was stabbed seven times in a crime related to a debt.
Specialized investigation forces dismantled a band specialized in car theft last weekend. The vehicles were kept in a house in the municipality of Rodas and then moved to other locations to be sold on the black market.
Additionally, the theft of electric tricycles and motorcycles has become a widespread problem throughout Cuba. Last September, the police
But this increase in violent thefts also affects bicycle owners. Recently, in Camagüey and Matanzas, there were reports of assaults on women and children to snatch their bikes.
The Cuban Observatory for Citizen Audit, an independent organization, registered 2,833 verified crimes in Cuba during 2025, an increase of 115% compared to 2024 and 337% compared to 2023. The most common crime was theft, with 1,536 cases, representing a 479% increase since 2023.
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