A Cuban national was stabbed by a Venezuelan coworker on Tuesday following an argument that began in the restaurant where they both worked and escalated onto the streets of Mexico City. The alleged attacker was apprehended by officers from Mexico City's Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) at the intersection of Avenida Revolución and Antonio Maceo Street in the Tacubaya neighborhood, according to an official statement.
Authorities discovered the 25-year-old Cuban with a bloodstain on his chest and immediately requested medical assistance. The victim recounted to officials that while performing his duties as a dishwasher at a Chinese restaurant, he got into a heated argument with another employee that continued outside, where the Venezuelan assaulted him with a knife.
Media sources identified the attacker as Antoni (or Antonio) de Jesús Batista, but the Cuban's name was not disclosed. It remains unclear whether both individuals are legally residing in Mexico. Paramedics from the Mexican Red Cross provided urgent medical care to the wounded man, who suffered a stab wound to the chest and was transported to a hospital for immediate treatment.
The 24-year-old assailant was arrested, informed of his legal rights, and handed over to the Public Prosecutor's Office, which will determine his legal status, as per the official statement. Press reports indicate that the altercation between the Venezuelan and the Cuban originated from a disagreement over dishwashing responsibilities inside the Kowlaan restaurant, located at 107 Avenida Revolución in the Tacubaya neighborhood, Miguel Hidalgo district.
The owners of the popular Chinese eatery called the police, who arrived promptly to assist the injured and detain the attacker, subsequently taking him to the Mexico City Attorney General's Office (FGJ CDMX). According to a report by UNOTV, Batista stabbed the victim multiple times, resulting in injuries to the abdomen and chest. The victim was transported to Xoco Hospital, although his current health status is unknown.
The Cuban presence in Mexico has surged in the past five years, with thousands of island migrants seeking to cross into the United States to request asylum. However, since January, due to the tightening of U.S. immigration policies under the Trump administration, many have been forced to alter their plans, choosing to settle in Mexico, which has transformed from a transit point to a more permanent destination.
Key Details on the Incident in Mexico City
What led to the stabbing incident in Mexico City?
The incident was triggered by a disagreement over dishwashing duties at a Chinese restaurant where both the Cuban and Venezuelan worked.
What is known about the health status of the Cuban victim?
The Cuban victim sustained stab wounds to the abdomen and chest and was taken to Xoco Hospital, though his current condition remains unspecified.
How has the Cuban migration pattern to Mexico changed recently?
In recent years, many Cubans have chosen to settle in Mexico due to stricter U.S. immigration policies, turning Mexico from a transit point into a more permanent destination.