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Violence against activists in Dominican Republic and Cuba

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In mid-August 2026, authorities in the Dominican Republic and Cuba launched investigations into the violent deaths of prominent figures. In the Dominican Republic, community leader and political activist José Frank Valerio was shot and killed by two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle while at a transport stop in Los Alcarrizos. Regarding the homicide of Valerio, the Dominican National Police arrested three suspects: Saulo Keli Núñez (known as ‘Pelota’), Wander Javier Piña del Pozo, and Eddy Manuel Arias Recio (known as ‘Tata’ or ‘Capullo’). Investigators believe the group operated as a structured unit. Preliminary findings suggest Núñez located the victim and alerted the others, while Arias Recio reportedly drove the motorcycle used in the attack. Authorities are still searching for three additional suspects: The investigation has evolved following allegations from 19-year-old suspect José Enrique Corniel Jerez (known Jerez, known as ‘Iker’), Fraudi Antonio Rosario Castillo, and Daivy Red. Investigators believe ‘Iker El Rabioso’. In a social media video, Corniel Jerez may have fired the shots. Evidence collected at claimed that a local councilman, identified as Luis Antonio (alias ‘Leñita’), allegedly paid RD$50,000 to orchestrate the scene included killing. Authorities have since detained five 9mm shell casings individuals in connection with the case, including Corniel Jerez and clothing. Dany Hernández Sofilla. The investigation, coordinated with National Police and the Public Ministry, is also looking into a suspected RD$50,000 payment related Ministry are working to verify these claims regarding the execution of payment and the homicide. motive behind the attack. Simultaneously, in Havana, Cuba, dissident and activist Diosbel Véliz Marín Marín, a member of the Movement Opponents for a New Republic (MONR), was found dead with stab wounds in the Altahabana district. While some suggest robbery as a possible motive, activists are calling for a transparent investigation into his death.

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  1. 2026-08-25 00:50 UTC Violence against activists in Dominican Republic and Cuba
  2. 2026-08-21 14:09 UTC Violence against activists in Dominican Republic and Cuba
  3. 2026-08-21 04:19 UTC Violence against activists in Dominican Republic and Cuba
  4. 2026-08-20 19:05 UTC Violence against activists in Dominican Republic and Cuba
  5. 2026-08-19 21:26 UTC Violence against activists in Dominican Republic and Cuba

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