José Aurelio Ramírez, a 54-year-old Cuban citizen, was tragically killed in the early hours of Sunday, stabbed to death on a street in the Melanie Market area, east of Demerara, Guyana. According to the Police's official report, a routine patrol noticed emergency services attending to a man lying on the pavement, as reported by News Room Guyana.
Ramírez's body was found with several stab wounds to the chest, ribs, and chin. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A Cuban woman who was with the victim was unharmed and is cooperating with authorities as a witness. Currently, one suspect has been arrested, while a second suspect remains at large.
Guyana Police have issued a search warrant for Tyrese Blair, an 18-year-old resident of Buxton Middle Walk, who is believed to be responsible for the murder. Authorities are actively seeking Blair and have requested public assistance in locating him, as reported by the press.
Ramírez's body has been taken to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where an autopsy will be conducted to confirm the precise cause of death. No details have been disclosed about the motive behind the attack or any connection between the victim and the suspects.
This crime has sent shockwaves through the Cuban migrant community in Guyana, a nation that has seen an influx of Cubans in recent years either transiting or seeking refuge from the island's economic and political turmoil. As of this report, the Cuban consulate has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
This latest incident adds to a series of violent crimes affecting Cuban migrants in Guyana. In October 2024, Yuni Zamora Castro, a 25-year-old Cuban teacher from Tunas, was murdered in Kitty, allegedly by her partner, a man known as "El Tío." After committing the crime, the perpetrator took his own life. That case, attributed to passionate motives, deeply unsettled the Cuban community in Guyana, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by migrants in precarious living situations or emotional dependency.
FAQs About Recent Violence Against Cuban Migrants in Guyana
Who was José Aurelio Ramírez?
José Aurelio Ramírez was a 54-year-old Cuban citizen who was found stabbed to death in Guyana.
What is known about the suspect Tyrese Blair?
Tyrese Blair, an 18-year-old from Buxton Middle Walk, is wanted by Guyana Police in connection with the murder of José Aurelio Ramírez.
How has the Cuban community in Guyana reacted to the crime?
The Cuban migrant community in Guyana is shocked by this violent crime, adding to their sense of vulnerability and insecurity.
Has the Cuban consulate commented on the incident?
As of now, the Cuban consulate has not released an official statement regarding the murder of José Aurelio Ramírez.