Mabelaine Romero, who is known to be the girlfriend of Ledián Padrón Guevara, has publicly demanded justice following the 25-year-old's death in an incident involving a boat in Cuba.
In a heartfelt interview with Javier Díaz from Univision 23, Romero, visibly shaken, emphasized that Padrón Guevara "was not a terrorist." She described him as "a very good, noble person" who was also a "patriot" with a deep love for "Cuba's freedom."
Romero urged the "Cuban people" to unite in seeking justice "for those who have fallen," expressing profound grief over his loss.
In a video message, Romero conveyed her disbelief and distress over Padrón Guevara's passing: "I still can't believe it," she said, highlighting the tragedy of losing someone so young: "He was only twenty-five."
She further stressed the immense pain families feel when losing a loved one, especially under such circumstances.
Through tears, Romero reiterated her plea: "This can't be left unresolved! We need to seek justice!" She called for collective support: "Cuban people, let us unite and seek justice for the fallen!"
In her statement, Romero directly mentioned Ledián Padrón Guevara again, defending his character: "He was not a terrorist."
Ledián Padrón Guevara, aged 25, reportedly died on February 25 during an armed confrontation off the northern coast of Villa Clara between a boat from Florida and Cuban Border Patrol units.
His identity was revealed by journalist Javier Díaz from Miami, who reported having contact with the family.
Although the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) confirmed the deaths of four individuals during the operation, only one has been officially identified so far.
Padrón Guevara's name does not appear in the official statement, but according to Díaz, his family fears he is among the deceased as he is not listed among the survivors released by the authorities.
In a recent report, the journalist showcased images of Ledián alongside Cristian Acosta holding long weapons.
Understanding the Incident Involving Ledián Padrón Guevara
What led to Ledián Padrón Guevara's death?
Ledián Padrón Guevara reportedly died during a confrontation with Cuban Border Patrol units off the northern coast of Villa Clara, involving a boat coming from Florida.
How has the Ministry of the Interior responded to the incident?
The Ministry of the Interior confirmed four deaths during the incident but has only officially identified one individual, leaving Padrón Guevara's family concerned about his fate.
What is Mabelaine Romero's message to the Cuban people?
Mabelaine Romero is urging the Cuban population to unite and seek justice for those who have died, stressing the importance of collective action.