Juana María Curbelo Santana, a 64-year-old Cuban woman, has been missing since last Saturday when she was last seen in the Mantilla neighborhood of Havana. Her family is urgently seeking assistance in locating her.
Curbelo was last observed on Carretera del Cuervo, near the brewery, in the Arroyo Naranjo municipality, according to an alert issued by the independent platform YoSíTeCreo in Cuba. She is described as having fair skin, green eyes, gray hair, and stands at 1.50 meters tall. Additionally, she has no teeth and bears a scar on her abdomen.
The alert also mentioned that Curbelo suffers from schizophrenia and is currently not taking her prescribed medication. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a yellow t-shirt, orange pants, and light gray sneakers.
She resides in the Santos Suárez neighborhood in the 10 de Octubre municipality and was not carrying a cellphone with her. The family has reported her disappearance to the police, and the case has been logged under the number 44251_2024, as noted by YoSíTeCreo in Cuba.
Anyone with information about Curbelo's whereabouts can contact her family at the following phone numbers: 7641 6165 and 53315331.
Many Cuban families turn to social media to seek help in finding missing individuals. These requests have become increasingly common amidst a backdrop of social insecurity due to the rise in crime in the country.
In Cuba, there is no state-run channel to bring these cases to light, nor does the official press cover them. Consistent with its usual rhetoric, detached from the realities faced by Cubans, the communist regime denies the existence of missing persons in the country.
Information on Missing Persons in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding missing persons in Cuba, which may help those seeking more information about the current situation and what steps to take if someone goes missing.
What should I do if a family member goes missing in Cuba?
Immediately report the disappearance to the local police and provide a detailed description of the person, including any medical conditions and the last known location. Additionally, use social media platforms to spread awareness and seek help from organizations like YoSíTeCreo in Cuba.
Are there official channels for reporting missing persons in Cuba?
No, there are no official state-run channels in Cuba for reporting missing persons. Families often rely on independent platforms and social media to seek assistance.
How can the public help in finding missing persons?
The public can assist by sharing information about the missing person on social media, keeping an eye out for the individual, and contacting the family or authorities if they have any relevant information.