A worker at a market in Santiago de Cuba resorted to intimidating a customer with a bat after the customer complained about receiving less sugar than he was due. The incident was captured on video by a bystander waiting in line outside the establishment, preventing a full account of the altercation from being documented.
The footage, shared by journalist Yosmany Mayeta, does not reveal the specifics of the argument but clearly shows the tense atmosphere. A man dressed in blue is seen grabbing a bat with the intent to fight, though he was promptly dissuaded by onlookers. In the video, people in the line can be heard criticizing the delay in sales caused by the confrontation.
According to the source, it appears the customer was eventually compensated with the missing sugar and left the market. Mayeta Labrada called on the authorities in Santiago de Cuba to ensure that inspectors, who are issuing fines of over 8,000 pesos to private vendors indiscriminately, also "properly sanction market workers who continually steal from the public."
"Inspectors should not only be a nuisance to private entrepreneurs; they should also more rigorously inspect state workers who take products home for themselves," the journalist emphasized.
In the comments section, dozens of internet users agreed with the journalist. Some who identified the market where the incident occurred noted that the involved worker has had issues with other customers in the past.
Key Insights on the Santiago de Cuba Market Incident
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the recent confrontation at a market in Santiago de Cuba.
What triggered the confrontation at the Santiago de Cuba market?
The confrontation was triggered when a customer complained about receiving less sugar than what he was owed, prompting a worker to intimidate him with a bat.
Who shared the video of the incident?
Journalist Yosmany Mayeta shared the video of the incident.
What was the aftermath of the incident for the customer?
The customer was eventually compensated with the missing sugar and left the market.
What did Yosmany Mayeta call on the authorities to do?
Yosmany Mayeta called on the authorities to properly sanction market workers who steal from the public, in addition to fining private vendors.