Amid the regime's crackdown on private enterprises, the Cuban Police have raided a well-known restaurant in Santiago de Cuba, located at the historic Plaza de la Calle Aguilera y Padre Pico.
Independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada shared photos on Facebook showing police officers and government inspectors entering the establishment. "They took everything," he stated.
According to Mayeta, it's speculated that the restaurant was opened with a massive embezzlement. "Following the closure, many rumors surfaced regarding the multimillion-dollar figure and the alleged owners behind the business, who are linked to the city's Party Secretary," he noted.
"It has always been the same, where butchers and communist leaders divert large sums of money and products to open businesses under the local Party's protective umbrella," he added.
FAQs About the Police Raid on Santiago de Cuba Restaurant
The recent police intervention at a restaurant in Santiago de Cuba has raised many questions. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more context on this issue.
Why did the police raid the restaurant in Santiago de Cuba?
The police raided the restaurant as part of the regime's ongoing crackdown on private businesses. It is speculated that the establishment was opened with funds obtained through a massive embezzlement.
Who is Yosmany Mayeta Labrada?
Yosmany Mayeta Labrada is an independent journalist who reported on the police intervention by sharing photos and details on Facebook.
What are the alleged connections behind the restaurant's ownership?
Rumors suggest that the restaurant's ownership is tied to the city's Party Secretary and involves significant financial defalcations by local communist leaders.