A 15-year-old Cuban girl who had been missing since June 9 in the Mexican city of Chihuahua has been found safe and sound. The teenager, originally from Cienfuegos, had been living with her parents in Mexico for seven months.
She was located this Saturday in the municipality of Guerrero, in the same state of Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. The teenager stated that her absence was voluntary, and it was confirmed that she was not a victim of any crime, according to a statement from the State Attorney General's Office cited by local media.
After receiving the missing person report, the Unit for Missing Girls, Adolescents, and Women began an immediate search, which led officers to the municipality of Guerrero, where they found the girl.
No additional details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the Cuban minor, nor the reasons behind her departure from her parents.
Previously, it had been reported that the family intended to cross into the United States, although they already had work and a residence in the capital of the state of Chihuahua.
In recent months, several Cubans have been reported missing in Mexico amid a migration crisis that drives many islanders to take dangerous routes controlled by human traffickers.
Recently, it was revealed that another Cuban, identified as Oscar Luis Marcos Roso, 62, has been missing in the Mexican state of Tabasco since June 4.
Common Questions About Missing Cubans in Mexico
Amid the ongoing migration crisis, many questions arise regarding the safety and whereabouts of Cuban nationals in Mexico. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
What are the main causes of Cubans going missing in Mexico?
The primary causes include the dangerous routes controlled by human traffickers and coyotes that many Cubans take in their attempt to reach the United States.
What steps are taken when a Cuban national is reported missing in Mexico?
Authorities typically initiate an immediate search operation involving specialized units such as the Unit for Missing Girls, Adolescents, and Women. They coordinate with local and state police to locate the missing person.