A massive brawl involving groups of young people erupted this Saturday in Havana, resulting in disturbing scenes of gangs armed with machetes and multiple injuries from bladed weapons, according to reports on social media.
The incident occurred around the area known as Finca de los Monos in the Cerro municipality of the Cuban capital during a festive event apparently organized by the Union of Young Communists (UJC) to kick off their summer campaign.
"Young people from different gangs are at Finca de los Monos, where the UJC was celebrating the start of summer," reported a Facebook user identified as Edmundo Dantés Junior.
At the time of writing, neither the authorities nor the official media have commented on the incident, which has left almost unprecedented images of hundreds of Cuban youths caught in a frenzy of violence and the presence of gangs wielding machetes and other bladed weapons.
"According to reports, the events were due to a 'settling of scores.' I can't post the most graphic videos. It didn't end well; at least five did not survive, although I'm hearing the number is up to twelve. This is unconfirmed, and fake photos are circulating. Many others are in critical condition. Kids aged 13 to 15," noted the social media user in his report.
According to his information, the massive brawl allegedly resulted in fatalities among the young participants. Rumors suggest between half a dozen to a dozen young people suffered fatal injuries, along with an undetermined number of others injured. This information cannot be confirmed by this newsroom. News is developing.
Details on the Havana Youth Brawl
This section aims to answer some frequently asked questions about the recent violent incident involving young people in Havana.
Where did the brawl take place?
The brawl occurred in the area known as Finca de los Monos in the Cerro municipality of Havana.
Who organized the event where the brawl happened?
The event was reportedly organized by the Union of Young Communists (UJC) to mark the start of their summer campaign.
How many people were injured or killed?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that between six to twelve young people suffered fatal injuries, with many others critically wounded.
Have the authorities commented on the incident?
As of now, neither the authorities nor the official media have made any statements regarding the incident.