The versions of Yandiel Jurado's death agree that it was an accident, but differ on who was handling the weapon.
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The death of Yandiel Jurado rekindles criticism of compulsory recruitment and calls for transparency about the tragedies involving young people in military units.
Yandiel Jurado, an 18-year-old recruit from Manzanillo, was shot dead while performing military service. Testimonies indicate that another recruit manipulated the rifle when the shot occurred.