Camilo Bonne's Belongings Stolen on Flight from Panama to Havana: "Cuba Hurts"

The Cuban musician Camilo Bonne has reported the theft of all his belongings during a Copa Airlines flight from Panama to Havana. The incident allegedly took place at Havana's José Martí International Airport. This distressing news was first shared by Alexander Abreu, the director of the band Havana D'Primera.

On social media, Abreu posted, "Copa flight 217 from Panama to Havana, they stole everything from Camilo Bonne." In the comments, he clarified that all of Bonne's luggage was taken after arriving in Cuba, presumably at José Martí Airport.

Bonne further elaborated in the comments, "They stole it here. I was told to send my suitcase below when I boarded the plane because it couldn’t go above. It was taken down, and when we arrived, the shameless people at the airport robbed me of everything."

In an Instagram story, Camilo expressed the pain caused by the loss, especially since his money was also taken. "Cuba hurts. It hurts that all the money I earned with so much sacrifice was stolen. It hurts that the things I worked hard to buy were taken. I hope whoever stole it at the airport needs it more than I do because life will eventually catch up with them. Meanwhile, Cuba continues to hurt," he wrote.

Public Reaction and Ongoing Debate

The post by Abreu sparked a heated debate on Facebook. Some blamed the airline for the theft, while others pointed out that reports of luggage being stolen or lost at the Havana airport are frequent.

One person commented, "Being robbed is nothing new; it always happens. Everyone there has learned that stealing is the only way to survive. It doesn't matter if the flight is arriving or departing from Cuba; you'll always be robbed. Nowhere else in the world do people need to steal a used shirt or sandals. Only Cubans dare so much. There is no respect or integrity."

Conversely, others suggested that the blame might lie elsewhere, such as the airport in Panama. "Why couldn't it be that the luggage wasn't boarded in Panama? Any airport can lose luggage or have thefts, even without 'necessity', as you say. I think accusations shouldn't be made without certainty, just based on assumptions or past incidents," argued a Cuban woman, to whom Abreu confirmed that the theft took place in Havana.

Efforts to Resolve the Situation

Aymer Frías, associated with the Cuban Aviation Corporation, informed Abreu that they were trying to contact him and Bonne to "clarify" the incident. "Good afternoon, it would be beneficial if you allowed the José Martí Airport staff, who have been calling your mobile all morning and messaging you, to discuss the situation with you and Camilo Bonne. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards," he stated.

Last year, Copa Airlines faced another controversy involving Havana D’Primera. In September, band members were stranded for over 12 hours when their flight from Panama to Havana was diverted to Jamaica due to Hurricane Helene. Alexander Abreu noted that during their extended stay in Jamaica, they received no information, food, or assistance from Copa Airlines.