A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing in Havana since Monday morning, and her desperate family is pleading for urgent help to find her. The teenager, named Alicia Consuegra, vanished from the National Bus Terminal located in the Plaza municipality, according to her family's social media posts, which included photos of the missing girl.
"The girl is 14 years old and answers to the name Alicia Consuegra. She was at the National Bus Terminal and disappeared. Please, if anyone sees her, call these numbers: 53919029 - 56426890. Please share, we are desperate," read the alert circulated on Facebook.
As of the time of publishing this article, the family has not reported whether the girl has been found or remains missing.
In recent times, reports of missing persons in Cuba have become increasingly common, causing concern among families who turn to social media for help in locating their loved ones due to the lack of an official channel to make these cases visible.
Efforts to Address Missing Persons in Cuba
Due to the absence of a police protocol and an early warning system for missing children, the feminist platform YoSíTeCreo en Cuba established the Alerta Mayde to help find minors who are missing in Cuba. This initiative was created following the disappearance of teenager Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez in Havana in May 2021.
In the past few days, several young women have been reported missing in the country. At least two of them were found safe, according to reports on social media.
Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Persons in Cuba
Here are some common questions and answers regarding missing persons in Cuba to help provide more context and information on this pressing issue.
What should you do if someone goes missing in Cuba?
If someone goes missing in Cuba, immediately report the disappearance to local authorities and use social media to spread the word. Platforms like YoSíTeCreo en Cuba can also assist in raising awareness.
What is Alerta Mayde?
Alerta Mayde is an initiative by the feminist platform YoSíTeCreo en Cuba, designed to help locate missing minors in Cuba. It was established after the disappearance of Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez in 2021.
How prevalent are missing person cases in Cuba?
Reports of missing persons have become increasingly common in Cuba, with many families turning to social media for help due to the lack of official channels and protocols.