A 14-year-old Cuban girl has been missing from her home for two days, prompting her family to seek help in locating her, according to social media posts. The teenager, a resident of the province of Artemisa, was last known to be in the Havana Vieja municipality.
A user in the Facebook group “Denunciando los Crímenes en Cuba” reported that the girl had run away from her mother. She was described as having blonde hair and green eyes. The information added that the mother of the missing girl also has a small baby.
“Please, if anyone sees her, call the police or contact her grandmother at (+53) 530 308 98,” the post in the group read.
As of the time of this report, there are no further details about the case, aside from family members and friends urging the public to assist in the search through the comments section.
Reports of missing persons in Cuba have become increasingly frequent in recent months. Social media is often used to issue pleas for information in a country experiencing a rise in violence.
Ongoing Searches for Other Missing Individuals
The search continues for another young mother, Karildi Marín, 24, who has been missing since the night of December 14, 2023. Marín, a resident of Párraga in Havana’s Arroyo Naranjo municipality, attended a party in Cerro that night and has not been heard from since.
The whereabouts of two other Cuban women who went missing in mid-May also remain unknown. One of them, a mother of two girls, lived in the Abel Santamaría neighborhood in Boyeros, Havana. The other, Geannis Castillo Máximo, was last seen at the Las Baleares bus station in Holguín, where she planned to travel to Havana.
Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Persons in Cuba
Given the increasing number of missing persons cases in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions to provide more context and information.
What should I do if I see a missing person?
If you see someone who matches the description of a missing person, immediately contact the police or the provided contact number, such as the one mentioned for the missing teenager in Havana.
Why are reports of missing persons increasing in Cuba?
The increase in missing persons reports may be attributed to the rising violence and social instability in the country, prompting families to seek help through social media.