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Cuban Crime Wave

Rising crime in Cuba sees thefts, murders, and vigilantism, from phone ransoms to murder cases. Communities tackle rising theft and justice demands in Havana and beyond.

Fifteen-Year Prison Sentence for Man Who Attacked Motorbike Driver with a Hammer in Matanzas
Fifteen-Year Prison Sentence for Man Who Attacked Motorbike Driver with a Hammer in Matanzas

Published on 2/13/2025

Cuban Woman Offers $500 Reward for Information on Stolen Motorcycle in Las Tunas
Cuban Woman Offers $500 Reward for Information on Stolen Motorcycle in Las Tunas

Published on 1/13/2025

Cuban Man Arrested for Stealing Disabled Child's Specialized Stroller in Havana
Cuban Man Arrested for Stealing Disabled Child's Specialized Stroller in Havana

Published on 12/18/2024

Neighbors in Santiago de Cuba Tie Up Thief Caught in the Act on Busy Street
Neighbors in Santiago de Cuba Tie Up Thief Caught in the Act on Busy Street

Published on 11/27/2024

Caught on Camera: Electric Scooter Thieves in Havana
Caught on Camera: Electric Scooter Thieves in Havana

Published on 11/15/2024

Mother of Murdered Doctor in Havana Demands Justice: "All Killers Should Get Life Sentences"
Mother of Murdered Doctor in Havana Demands Justice: "All Killers Should Get Life Sentences"

Published on 9/26/2024

Neighbors in Cerro Detain Suspected Thief and Hand Him Over to Police
Neighbors in Cerro Detain Suspected Thief and Hand Him Over to Police

Published on 9/16/2024

Man Murdered in Guantánamo During Pre-Carnival Celebrations for San Joaquín 2024
Man Murdered in Guantánamo During Pre-Carnival Celebrations for San Joaquín 2024

Published on 8/15/2024

Cuban Photographer Robbed in Havana, Thieves Demand Ransom for Phone
Cuban Photographer Robbed in Havana, Thieves Demand Ransom for Phone

Published on 8/10/2024