A nearly 60-year-old security guard was brutally murdered in San Luis, Santiago de Cuba, allegedly by thieves attempting to steal a mule. According to reports by independent journalist Yosmani Mayeta Labrada on Facebook, the incident took place at the "Nuevo Mundo" cooperative in the town of Dos Caminos within the same municipality.
The victim was gagged and stabbed in the head and neck but ultimately died from asphyxiation after a stone was forced into his mouth. The guard had previously mentioned confronting thieves trying to steal a mule with stones.
Sources indicate that several individuals have been arrested, with one suspect reportedly living near the cooperative. When a dog tracked the scent to his house, the suspect fled.
Rising Violence and Theft in Cuba
This tragic event is part of a disturbing rise in violence and theft in Cuba. The level of insecurity is reaching alarming heights, affecting both ordinary citizens and workers tasked with safeguarding properties.
Over the weekend, several similar incidents were reported, including the death of a jeweler on a street in Old Havana. In February, another security guard was murdered at a store in Falla, a village in the Chambas municipality of Ciego de Ávila province, by one or more individuals attempting to rob the store.
Last year, a store guard in Santa Clara was also killed in cold blood with a knife during the early morning hours to steal some old TVs and PCs, according to social media reports. That same year, a 24-year-old security guard at the Camagüey International Airport was murdered with his own weapon. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the suspects were a group of fugitives from Cuban prisons attempting to flee the country in a light aircraft.
Understanding the Increase in Violent Crime in Cuba
The following questions and answers provide more insight into the worrying trend of violent crime and theft in Cuba.
What led to the murder of the security guard in Santiago de Cuba?
The security guard was murdered by thieves attempting to steal a mule. He was gagged, stabbed, and ultimately died from asphyxiation after a stone was forced into his mouth.
How has the crime rate changed in Cuba recently?
There has been a disturbing rise in violence and theft in Cuba, affecting both ordinary citizens and workers protecting properties. Multiple incidents, including murders, have been reported across the country.
What are some recent examples of violent crime in Cuba?
Recent examples include the murder of a jeweler in Old Havana, a security guard in Falla, and another guard at the Camagüey International Airport. These incidents highlight the increasing insecurity in the country.