Leinieski González Barallobre, the young Cuban who was attacked with a machete while returning from a quinceañera party in his El Caney neighborhood in Santiago de Cuba early Friday morning, has undergone surgery at the Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital, reported independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada.
The journalist revealed that there are no new updates on González Barallobre's health status due to pressure from the hospital's administration on the victim's family. "Yesterday, we reported the incident, but the injured man's sister was summoned to the Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital's Administration and threatened" to prevent her from sharing information with sources deemed unofficial by the authorities.
According to Mayeta Labrada's publication, the assailant has been detained and identified as Javier. The reasons behind the violent altercation remain unclear.
Mayeta Labrada expressed regret over the lack of updated information on González Barallobre's post-surgery condition and urged his followers and contacts within Saturnino Lora Hospital to privately message him if they have detailed information about the man's recovery.
Additionally, he addressed Santiago authorities directly, asking them not to repress or harass individuals, emphasizing that they "have no idea who my sources are."
Initially, González Barallobre was taken to the Juan Bruno Zayas Clinical-Surgical Hospital due to its proximity, but was later transferred to Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital due to the severity of his injuries.
The victim's sister has called for justice, demanding that "the aggressor pay for what he did," noting that he could have killed her brother and the 16-year-old minor who was with him.
Details on the Machete Attack in Santiago de Cuba
For those seeking more information on this troubling incident, we have compiled some frequently asked questions and answers.
Who is Leinieski González Barallobre?
Leinieski González Barallobre is the young man who was attacked with a machete in Santiago de Cuba while returning from a neighborhood party.
What is the current condition of González Barallobre?
There are no new updates on his condition due to the hospital's administration pressuring the family to withhold information.
Who is the assailant?
The attacker has been identified as Javier and has been detained. The reasons for the attack are still unknown.