# Violent incidents in Spain and Cuba > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-incidents-in-spain-and-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-08-25T22:59:38.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2. In the La Isleta neighborhood of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, two men were detained following a violent altercation involving a knife. The confrontation, which moved through several streets near the Mercado del Puerto, was captured on video showing one individual delivering a heavy kick to a man on the ground. Local police and emergency services responded, transporting the injured parties to the hospital. In Calera y Chozas, Spain, residents held a protest to demand increased security following several violent incidents, including a knife-related altercation and a robbery. While local authorities stated that crime rates have decreased, they urged citizens to file formal reports with the Guardia Civil. The mayor expressed a commitment to working with law enforcement to address the social alarm caused by these events. Additional violent incidents have been reported in Spain, including a pursuit and struggle with police in Huesca involving two detainees, and a stabbing in Tomelloso that left a 30-year-old man seriously injured. In Cuba, the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Gabriel Méndez Quesada at the Las Palmas bar in Palma Soriano has heightened concerns regarding youth violence and public safety. Local activists there have alleged that a lack of recreational alternatives and potential police inaction or bribery have contributed to the issue. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Amambay Department reports fatal shooting and discovery of body Two violent incidents occurred in Paraguay's Amambay Department: the fatal shooting of Rosalino de Jesús Añasco in Pedro Juan Caballero and the discovery of a body in a forested area of Zanja Pytã. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violent-altercations-in-spain-and-dominican-republic-lead-to-injuries-and-arrests ### 2026-08-18: Public safety concerns rise following violence in Cuba and Spain Communities in Palma Soriano, Cuba, and Calera y Chozas, Spain, are demanding increased security following recent incidents of fatal violence, robberies, and public disturbances. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-safety-concerns-rise-following-violence-in-cuba-and-spain --- Cite as: Violent incidents in Spain and Cuba. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violent-incidents-in-spain-and-dominican-republic