Roberto Álvarez, one of the six individuals who survived the armed clash between Cuban military forces and a civilian vessel from Florida that took place in Corralillo, Villa Clara, passed away this Thursday due to medical complications.
The news was reported by journalist Daniel Benítez, who mentioned that Álvarez had been moved from intensive care in Villa Clara to a hospital in Havana. There, he experienced a hemorrhage followed by a heart attack, according to information relayed to his family on the island.
The confrontation occurred on February 25, when a boat registered in Florida was intercepted by Cuban border guard troops near the northern coast of Villa Clara. Initially, the clash resulted in four deaths and several injuries.
With Álvarez's passing, the death toll related to the incident rises to five, though Cuban authorities have not publicly confirmed any new details regarding the condition of the survivors.
Álvarez's wife, who resides in the United States, has confirmed his death but has chosen not to make public statements as the family is in mourning.
So far, the Ministry of the Interior (Minint) has not provided any information regarding Álvarez's death.
Details Surrounding the Corralillo Incident
What caused Roberto Álvarez's death?
Roberto Álvarez died due to a hemorrhage followed by a heart attack after being transferred from intensive care in Villa Clara to a hospital in Havana.
How many people have died as a result of the Corralillo incident?
Including Roberto Álvarez, the death toll from the Corralillo incident has risen to five.
Has the Cuban government released any new information about the incident?
As of now, Cuban authorities have not publicly disclosed any new details about the state of the survivors or the incident itself.