A young Cuban man identified as Hansel was murdered on Friday night in Sancti Spíritus, friends of the victim confirmed on Facebook.
In several posts, residents of this province expressed their sorrow over the death of the young man, which they claim occurred on Friday night in the comments section. The circumstances of the incident have not yet emerged on social media or official outlets.
"It seems unbelievable that we were together yesterday, my brother. I'm speechless. I will miss you a lot, but I want to remember you as you always were. Rest in peace, my blood. God already has a new warrior," posted one user.
"Oh, my friend, you have no idea the great pain you have left in all those close to you," commented another Facebook user.
The death of Hansel is part of the rising tide of violence and crime on the island, which has even been acknowledged by the regime. Just the previous day, the murder of Usiel Quesada Florat, a 23-year-old resident of the Salomé neighborhood in Camagüey, was reported. This young man died early Friday morning after being stabbed in the back.
Usielito Quesada was with a friend at a place known as Carpa de Jayamá, in front of the Hotel Camagüey, when he was attacked from behind with a knife, according to La Hora de Cuba, which added that the assailant lives in the San Antonio district, also in Camagüey.
Understanding the Rising Violence in Cuba
To provide more insight into the recent incidents and the broader issue of escalating violence in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
What are the recent cases of violence reported in Cuba?
Recently, the murders of Hansel in Sancti Spíritus and Usiel Quesada Florat in Camagüey have been reported. Both incidents involved fatal stabbings.
How has the Cuban regime responded to the increase in violence?
The regime has acknowledged the rise in violence and criminality, although specific measures to address these issues have not been clearly communicated.
Where did the murder of Usiel Quesada Florat occur?
Usiel Quesada Florat was killed in the early hours of Friday morning at Carpa de Jayamá, located in front of Hotel Camagüey.