Cuban authorities have apprehended a man accused of fatally stabbing another individual during a brawl that took place on Sunday night in the city of Matanzas. The suspect, identified as Yoanlys Terry Herrera, known by the alias Yoan Made, allegedly engaged in a fight over "personal issues" on November 17, inflicting severe injuries that led to the victim's death, according to information from the Facebook page “Con Todos La Victoria,” linked to the Ministry of the Interior (MININT).
The page did not disclose the identity of the deceased or provide further details about the incident, which occurred in the Pueblo Nuevo district. The suspect, Herrera, reportedly has a criminal history involving theft and burglary. He remains in custody and is expected to face legal proceedings to account for his actions, the publication emphasized.
Rising Crime Despite Official Claims
Violence and crime in Cuba are escalating at an unprecedented rate, despite official claims that crime rates are declining—a narrative not shared by the general populace. In September, Maricela Sosa Ravelo, vice president of the Supreme Court of Cuba, told the BBC that the perceived insecurity is exaggerated by social media and blamed defamatory campaigns led by the United States.
Nevertheless, the stark reality of life in Cuba continues to contradict government assertions. Reports of criminal activity, including violent crimes, are increasingly frequent on social media platforms, where citizens turn to voice their grievances and express their sense of vulnerability due to inadequate protection from government authorities and police forces.
Crime Reports Surge Across Provinces
In recent days, there have been multiple reports of violent incidents across various provinces. In Santiago de Cuba, two security guards were murdered at their workplaces within a week. Meanwhile, in Havana, a hairstylist was killed, and in Guantánamo, a young mother of two daughters was tragically murdered by her partner.