Two Cubans in the autonomous community of Asturias, located in northern Spain, are facing a nine-year prison sentence for allegedly assaulting a man with iron bars, according to a local source. The Prosecutor's Office of the Principality of Asturias has requested nine years of imprisonment for the two accused, who attacked a man in the municipality of Llanes, reported the news portal La Nueva España.
Details of the Incident
The prosecutorial report indicates that the incident occurred on October 4, 2021, on La Calzada Street in Llanes, resulting in multiple injuries for the victim. These injuries included facial and left eye trauma, a nasal fracture, a penetrating wound in the left eye, and a fracture of the lamina papyracea with fat herniation.
The victim required extensive medical and surgical treatment, including suturing and a corneal transplant, which extended his recovery period to 100 days. "As a result, he suffered a loss of visual acuity in his left eye, which significantly limits his ability to perform essential tasks in his usual profession as a carpenter-parquet installer," the website detailed.
The Prosecutor considered the actions to be a crime of injury. Consequently, in addition to the nine-year prison sentence, they requested a special disqualification from exercising the right to passive suffrage for the duration of the sentence. Furthermore, they sought a restraining order prohibiting the defendants from approaching the victim, his home, workplace, or any location where he might be, within 500 meters, for a period of 10 years, including any form of communication.
The Prosecutor's Office also requested that one of the accused be expelled from Spanish territory for a decade after serving two-thirds of the sentence and that they cover the court costs. Additionally, they sought 30,000 euros in compensation for the victim’s injuries and long-term effects.
Related Incidents Involving Cubans in Spain
In May, a Cuban was arrested in Galicia for driving without the necessary license, claiming that the original document had been previously confiscated by local police. The Region reported that the man was intercepted on December 1, 2023, by the Civil Guard on the A-52, driving a vehicle without having obtained the required official permit.
Recently, the Spanish National Police dismantled a criminal organization in Valencia allegedly dedicated to falsifying documents to regularize the status of Cuban migrants in Spain. Europa Press noted that authorities detained four individuals, two men and two women, aged between 52 and 57, of Cuban and Italian origin.
FAQs on Legal Issues Faced by Cuban Nationals in Spain
This section addresses common questions regarding the legal challenges and criminal activities involving Cuban nationals in Spain, focusing on recent high-profile cases.
What were the charges against the two Cubans in Asturias?
The two Cubans were charged with assaulting a man with iron bars, which resulted in serious injuries, including facial and eye trauma, a nasal fracture, and a penetrating wound in the left eye.
What penalties did the Prosecutor's Office request?
The Prosecutor's Office requested a nine-year prison sentence, a special disqualification from passive suffrage, a 10-year restraining order, expulsion from Spain for one of the accused after serving two-thirds of the sentence, and 30,000 euros in compensation for the victim.
What other recent incidents involving Cubans in Spain have been reported?
In May, a Cuban was arrested in Galicia for driving without a valid license. Additionally, the National Police in Valencia recently dismantled a criminal organization involved in document falsification to regularize Cuban migrants in Spain.