San Cristóbal explosion kills three, devastates a family

A devastating explosion at a fuel tanker truck workshop in the Monte Adentro sector of San Cristóbal province has claimed the lives of three people. The blast occurred Tuesday at a workshop owned by Alexis Ramos, who was among the victims.

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When I arrived, I found him lying there.

Raysa Alcántara, Ramos's wife of 25 years, recounted the tragic events. She explained that her husband was at his business because a truck containing residual fuel had arrived. He went to inspect it, and that's when the explosion happened. Alcántara described Ramos as a dedicated family man, an exemplary husband and father, and a tireless worker who supported their four children through his hardware and welding businesses.

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We lost an exemplary man.

Also killed in the explosion were the truck driver, identified as 76-year-old José de la Rosa, and a teenage employee known as "Mayson." The news has sent shockwaves through the Valle Encantado sector where Ramos lived, with neighbors remembering him as a "great man" who offered guidance to others.

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Caballo, look, I'm doing this because I plan to sit down. I'm preparing to sit down because I feel worn out.

Just days before the tragedy, Ramos had spoken with a friend about his future plans, including retiring and handing over his businesses to his sons. He was in the process of building new facilities, telling his friend, "I'm preparing to sit down because I feel worn out." The explosion has left his family and community in mourning, shattering his dreams of a peaceful retirement.

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I'm going to hand this over to my children.