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The authorities arrested a man in the municipality of Jovellanos, Matanzas province, accused of carrying out a million-dollar robbery in a home, from which he stole more than two million pesos in cash, jewelry, and other valuable items.
According to the official government Facebook profile "Con Todos la victoria," the robbery took place in the town of San Carlos, where "criminals broke one of the shutters of the home and entered to steal."
The loot was considerable: "no less than 2 million 42 thousand CUP, six gold rings, and a cell phone."
The blow, described by the source itself as a "tremendous hit," left the victim in a state of total vulnerability, reflecting a reality that increasingly concerns Cubans: insecurity within their own homes.
Detention of the alleged perpetrator
Days after the theft, authorities reported the capture of a suspect. “The investigation yielded quick results: a man who turned out to be responsible for the crime was arrested at his own home,” the publication states.
The detainee was identified as Yosmel Corzo Alfonso, who "remains under arrest" while his judicial processing is prepared.
According to official information, "so far part of the money has been recovered, while the authorities continue working on the return of what was stolen."
The institutional message concluded with a slogan commonly reiterated in such cases: “Against crime, illegal activities, and social indiscipline, ZERO TOLERANCE!”
Suspicions, complaints, and citizen claims
However, the public reaction quickly revealed distrust and discontent, as well as demands for severe punishment.
In the comments on the post, several users questioned whether the detained individual acted alone and pointed to the possible existence of more people involved.
“That story is still poorly told; there were participants in the robbery… he is not alone in this”, wrote a user, who also claimed to have been a victim of the same individual in a previous incident that has still not been resolved.
Another comment expressed frustration with the judicial system: “I found the thieves, I took them to court… and the case still isn’t closed,” highlighting delays and pressures in similar cases.
"I'm happy for that family because no one talks about the robbery that was committed against my son"; "They stole from my house... and nothing"; "Here there are a million cases of thefts that are closed," wrote other users who took the opportunity to highlight personal experiences of impunity
"Justice... is really messed up and the people are very dissatisfied," stated another internet user, reflecting a sentiment that is becoming increasingly widespread.
A major problem: the increasing insecurity in Matanzas
The case of Jovellanos is not isolated but rather part of a growing pattern of theft and violence affecting the province of Matanzas and the entire country.
In the weeks leading up to this event, Matanzas recorded other violent robberies. On April 3rd, armed masked assailants attacked two women in Cárdenas, and on April 1st, a thief broke into the home of a pregnant woman who was sleeping alone in that same city.
Recently, an 87-year-old man was a victim of an assault while sleeping next to his 85-year-old wife in the municipality of Perico.
In that case, the criminals broke into the house without waking the couple, taking essential equipment to cope with the blackouts.
The figures also indicate a sustained deterioration: in Matanzas, 2,833 verified crimes were recently reported, marking a 115% increase compared to previous years.
This is compounded by increasingly violent episodes, such as armed robberies in rural areas or assaults on vulnerable individuals.
Analysts and citizens agree in pointing out structural factors behind this situation, including the economic crisis and institutional weakness.
Recent reports indicate that a significant portion of the police force has left the department, leaving areas with limited coverage.
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