A man named Darién Ballestero Rodríguez was caught trying to steal fuel from the generator at the "Antonio Guiteras" Clinic located in the Agramonte area of Jagüey Grande, Matanzas. This incident was brought to light by a follower of the Jagüey Grande page, who reported the attempted theft at the healthcare facility, according to the pro-government profile Con todos la victoria.
Further investigations revealed that Ballestero Rodríguez has a history of theft and disobedience. He is now facing charges of attempted theft due to the incident at the clinic. However, the report does not elaborate on any potential damage, the amount of fuel involved, any possible accomplices, or official statements from police or healthcare authorities.
This attempted fuel theft comes during one of the most severe energy crises Cuba has seen in recent years, characterized by extended power outages, partial suspension of public transportation, and severe limitations in strategic sectors. Just two days earlier, a significant theft involving hundreds of liters of diesel occurred at the San Agustín bus terminal in the Havana municipality of La Lisa. This theft happened during a critical period when the nation is grappling with acute fuel shortages impacting both distributed electricity generation and public transportation.
The San Agustín incident took place on the night of September 30, when unauthorized vehicles were refueled at the Fuel Supply Point (PAC) operated by the CIMEX corporation, located at the urban bus station of San Agustín. According to the Provincial Transportation Company of Havana, the on-duty attendant improperly used several fuel cards belonging to the entity, allowing fuel meant for urban buses and municipal garbage trucks to be diverted.
Fuel Theft and Energy Crisis in Cuba
What charges is Darién Ballestero Rodríguez facing?
Darién Ballestero Rodríguez is facing charges of attempted theft following the incident at the clinic.
How is the fuel crisis affecting Cuba?
Cuba is experiencing severe fuel shortages leading to extended power outages, partial suspension of public transportation, and significant constraints in strategic sectors.
What happened during the San Agustín fuel theft incident?
The San Agustín incident involved unauthorized vehicles being refueled with hundreds of liters of diesel. The on-duty attendant misused fuel cards, diverting fuel intended for urban buses and municipal trucks.