Alibenis Pérez Cisneros, a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing in Santiago de Cuba last week, has been found and is now reunited with her family, according to the feminist platform YoSíTeCreo en Cuba.
The young girl was located safely after the independent organization activated the Alerta Mayde on Tuesday due to her disappearance in the Chicharrones neighborhood, where she lives. "We consider the alert for Alibenis Pérez Cisneros, 13 years old, from Chicharrones, Santiago de Cuba, closed as she is now with her family," stated YoSíTeCreo en Cuba, while expressing gratitude to those who helped locate her.
The platform confirmed that social media alerts for this case "enabled the girl to be found" and advised the family to "seek specialized help to address the causes of the disappearance." The publication did not provide details on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent discovery of the girl, nor her health condition at the time she was found.
Timeline of Alibenis's Disappearance
Last week, Alibenis left her home to go to the supply store located in El Polvorín, in the Chicharrones neighborhood where she resides. She was missing for at least a week, according to information shared on social media. Her family had urgently requested assistance in locating her, which mobilized many people to share the alert.
Requests for cooperation to find missing persons in Cuba have become increasingly common on digital channels recently, amid a context of social insecurity due to rising crime rates in the country.
The Alerta Mayde was created by independent civil activists following the disappearance of teenager Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez in Havana in May 2021. Its purpose is to help find missing minors in Cuba alive, in the absence of a police protocol and an early warning system for missing children.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alibenis Pérez Cisneros's Case
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the recent case of Alibenis Pérez Cisneros and the efforts to locate her. These questions aim to provide more insights into the situation and the broader context of missing persons in Cuba.
What is Alerta Mayde?
Alerta Mayde is an alert system created by independent civil activists in Cuba to help locate missing minors, initiated after the disappearance of Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez in Havana in May 2021.
How was Alibenis Pérez Cisneros found?
Alibenis Pérez Cisneros was found safely after social media alerts and the Alerta Mayde were activated by the organization YoSíTeCreo en Cuba. The community's response played a key role in locating her.
What should families do if a child goes missing?
Families are advised to seek specialized help to address the causes of the disappearance and activate social media alerts to mobilize community assistance in locating the missing child.