A 59-year-old man was stabbed to death in the town of El Almirante, in Bayamo, Granma province, allegedly in an attempt to steal his moped, which was later reportedly sold for 150,000 Cuban pesos (CUP).
The crime was reported by the official Facebook profile Entérate con Aytana Alama, which identified the alleged perpetrator by a nickname and claimed that he already had a criminal record.
According to the report, the suspect attacked the worker with a knife to take his means of transportation and later sold it to a third party.
The source reported that agents of the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) located the vehicle at the buyer's house and arrested the alleged perpetrator.
“Thanks to the swift action of the police, the stolen vehicle was recovered at the buyer's residence, and the killer is now in custody to face legal consequences,” the profile stated.
"We stand with the family and friends of the victim during this painful and irreparable loss," concluded the official source.
The report did not identify the deceased by name nor specify the exact date of the murder. It also did not provide details about the moment of the arrest or the charges that could be brought against the suspect.
Outrage over the death of a worker
The reactions gathered around the case reflect the pain over the loss of a man whom those who knew him described as humble and hardworking, as well as the outrage that the theft of a vehicle ended up costing him his life.
“To take the life of a man who sacrificed so much for his life and family in order to seize his vehicle that he worked so hard to acquire,” lamented one of the users.
Another recalled the victim as someone who "only earned a humble living," a description that heightened the outrage over the circumstances of the murder.
For those who expressed their sorrow, the moped was not just a material possession, but represented the economic effort of a worker who had managed to acquire their own means of transportation.
«What is happening in our redeeming Bayamo? Never seen before!», wrote an internet user, while another asked: «How long will the violence continue in Cuba, my God?».
The comments also reflected concern about the frequency of violent incidents in which victims are attacked to have their motorcycles, mopeds, or other vehicles taken from them.
They demand severe punishments and question the judicial response
Part of the reactions was marked by calls for harsher penalties against those responsible for the murders, including requests for life sentences and the death penalty.
“Nothing will bring this man's life back, nor will the pain be relieved in the minds or hearts of his family. But it's high time to impose the death penalty on those who grieve other families,” wrote one of the users.
Other comments expressed distrust in the ability of the courts to prevent individuals convicted of violent crimes from returning to the streets.
"Well, now they put him behind bars, and in a few months he'll be out on probation," stated one commentator, while another voiced an accusation against the justice system: "Our police catch the murderers, and the courts let them go for money."
The reported murder in Bayamo adds to other violent incidents related to the theft of motorcycles and electric vehicles that have been reported throughout 2026 in various Cuban provinces.
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