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Ransay Puga, a young Cuban originally from Camagüey who resided in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, lost her life in a motorcycle accident that occurred around 12:20 AM. A Surinamese citizen also died in the same incident.
After the tragedy, a friend or family member identified as Marlen Cheilin Myers made an emotional appeal on Facebook for humanitarian aid to cover the transportation of Ransay's remains from Suriname to Cuba.
"Please, I ask from the bottom of my heart for humanitarian aid to transport the body of Ransay Puga from Suriname to Cuba, as he has passed away in an accident. To everyone who can contribute even a little, please, his family is devastated," wrote Marlen.
He also bid farewell to the young woman with these words: "Thus, I will carry you in my mind and my heart forever, my girl. Rest in peace, I will love you eternally. I never imagined having to make such a post. What a pain, heavenly Father."
Those who wish to contribute to the repatriation can contact the number +5978290596, posted by Marlen Cheilin Myers on her social media.
The identification of Ransay Puga as a victim of the accident was initially reported by the citizen platform "Nio Reportando un Crimen" and later covered by media outlets such as Cubita NOW and the profile La Tijera.
Her Facebook profile features a young woman who had built her daily life in the Surinamese capital.
The case adds to a painful list of Cubans who have died in Suriname, whose families have had to rely on the community's solidarity to repatriate their remains, a process that is financially inaccessible for most families on the Island.
In December 2024, two Cubans died in a traffic accident in Suriname and their families launched similar fundraising campaigns; the Cuban community managed to raise 30,000 dollars to cover the repatriation of both.
In recent years, Suriname has become a frequent destination for Cuban migrants, many of whom are in highly vulnerable conditions.
The Cuban community in Paramaribo has grown steadily, although in an environment marked by precariousness and the inherent risks of irregular migration.
Since 2025, the Surinamese government has tightened entry requirements for Cuban citizens, requiring three days' notice before the flight, a paid hotel reservation, proof of availability of 1,000 dollars, and a digital migration form.
This hardening has not stopped the flow of migration, but it has increased the vulnerability of those who arrive in the country.
In June 2025, the Surinamese police dismantled a human trafficking network linked to Cuban migrants, with two individuals arrested following reports of women lured by false job offers and forced into prostitution to pay off trafficking debts of approximately $6,000.
The death of Ransay Puga serves as a reminder that, for many Cuban families, the tragedy does not end with the loss of a loved one abroad; it is then that the struggle to bring them back home begins.
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