A house in Havana, located in the Las Cañas neighborhood of Boyeros municipality, was attacked this week in what is suspected to be a case of retaliation. The victim, who identifies on Facebook as "Dany Yarini," claims he was brutally assaulted inside his own home while resting with his wife and young children. His wife shielded the children as he confronted the attackers.
Dany did not specify how many people stormed his residence but displayed the damage inflicted on his household appliances, which were smashed with machetes. He also showed that stones were thrown at him and he was struck in the face with an iron pellet, resulting in the loss of an eye and a significant scar.
"They came to kill me!" Dany exclaimed during a live broadcast on his social media. The video was shared by the Facebook profile El Despertar Cubano. Dany claims the attackers were individuals who had attempted to steal his motorcycle the previous day. He confronted them and struck one with a pipe. The next day, they came to his house.
Daylight Attack and Community Impact
The assault on the house occurred in broad daylight. Dany stated he responded aggressively in self-defense, and the assailants did not fare well, though he did not provide further details. The attackers left offensive posters in Dany’s neighborhood.
In one of the videos following the attack, Dany showed the conditions at the National Hospital, where he sought treatment. He reported that it took an hour to receive care and that the examination stretchers were covered in blood and pus from previous patients.
Comments on the post included people questioning Dany Yarini's account of the attack, accusing him of exaggerating and being violent. However, it is crucial to note that the assault occurred inside his home and in front of minors.
Dany expressed regret only for the condition of one of the attackers, an elderly man who appeared to be the father of one of the aggressors. The man had come to demand compensation from Dany for injuring his son during the alleged motorcycle theft attempt the previous night.
This incident highlights the growing violence in Cuba today, where increasingly, individuals take justice into their own hands due to the police's negligible or delayed response.
Understanding Violence and Retaliation in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the violent attack in Havana and the broader issue of retaliation incidents in Cuba.
What was the motive behind the attack on Dany Yarini's house?
The attack is believed to be a retaliation for Dany confronting and injuring a person who allegedly tried to steal his motorcycle the previous day.
How did Dany Yarini sustain his injuries?
Dany was hit in the face with an iron pellet during the attack, which caused him to lose an eye and left a significant scar.
What did Dany Yarini show about the conditions at the National Hospital?
Dany highlighted the poor conditions at the National Hospital, mentioning a one-hour wait for care and unsanitary examination stretchers.