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Suspect Apprehended in Cienfuegos Double Murder; Another Still at Large

Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Sophia Martinez

Suspect Apprehended in Cienfuegos Double Murder; Another Still at Large
Yoslayny de la Rosa Rodríguez - Image © Facebook / Las Cosas de Fernanda

Yoslayny de la Rosa Rodríguez, implicated in the brutal killing of two young individuals in Cienfuegos on June 29th, was recently taken into custody. The attack took place near a bar in the early hours, resulting in the deaths of Lester Leal and Luardys Agulle Jiménez, while also leaving a pregnant woman and a minor injured.

The news broke on Wednesday via the pro-government Facebook profile Las Cosas de Fernanda, which cited citizen sources and confirmed details regarding the police investigation's progress. According to this information, the Ministry of the Interior's joint forces managed to identify those responsible and arrest one suspect.

The apprehended individual, Yoslayny de la Rosa Rodríguez, is the owner of a Jagua-brand motorbike. Witnesses claim that following the assault, he assisted the main perpetrators in fleeing the crime scene. Although he didn't inflict the fatal injuries, his role in the getaway categorizes him as a direct accomplice.

Search Continues for Primary Suspect

Authorities are still seeking Enmanuel Alberto Rodríguez García, known as El Chivero, the suspected main perpetrator of the double homicide. Described as having a criminal past and antisocial behavior, he resides near the Paraíso area in Cienfuegos, where police operations are currently focused.

In addition to capturing the accomplice, the report notes that others have been detained for allegedly being aware of the crime but failing to report it. Current laws state that those who conceal serious offenses could face charges as accomplices.

Background and Public Reaction

Initial accounts of the incident suggested the attackers were under the influence of alcohol, with the conflict igniting due to provocations at the bar “El 24” in Cienfuegos, where the victims were with family, including a pregnant woman and a child. The situation quickly escalated into a tragic event.

One of the victims, Lester Leal, was transported to a hospital alive but died shortly after arrival. Luardys Agulle Jiménez's body was discovered lifeless a short distance away. Family members have criticized delays in police assistance and the transportation of the deceased, claiming they were told a lack of fuel hindered the retrieval process.

The case has sparked outrage on social media, with friends, neighbors, and relatives calling for justice. Harrowing accounts of the incident and demands for a decisive state response have been shared on platforms like Facebook, with profiles such as Díaz-Canel Singao documenting the events.

The emotional toll on the families was further highlighted by the dissemination of images from Luardys's funeral, accompanied by messages such as "we are all broken" and appeals to ensure the crime does not go unpunished.

Growing Concerns Over Violence

Beyond the emotional impact, the incident has raised alarm among citizens about the increasing violence on the streets. Many have called for harsher penalties against murderers and a stricter penal system. "The laws are too lenient; they need tightening," wrote one user, even advocating for the reinstatement of the death penalty for such crimes.

Although one suspect is now in custody, the investigation remains open, with ongoing operations to apprehend the primary perpetrators and any additional accomplices involved in the double murder that has shaken Cienfuegos.

FAQs on the Cienfuegos Double Homicide Case

Who was arrested in connection with the Cienfuegos double murder?

Yoslayny de la Rosa Rodríguez was arrested for his involvement in the Cienfuegos double murder, acting as an accomplice in the perpetrators' escape.

Who is still at large in the Cienfuegos case?

Enmanuel Alberto Rodríguez García, also known as El Chivero, is the primary suspect still at large in the Cienfuegos double murder case.

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