Residents of the Playa municipality in Havana offered assistance to a teenager from Santiago de Cuba who was wandering alone through the streets of the Cuban capital. "Good evening, this boy is here in Havana, Playa municipality, Barbosa neighborhood. He says his mom abandoned him because she found out he was gay and went to the eastern region," wrote Facebook user Yani Matos in the "Revolico Palma Soriano" group.
Matos added that the teenager identified himself as Yoan and claimed to be 18 years old. However, another individual specified that his full name is Yoandris and that his mother's name is Carmita. "They live here in Contramaestre. He is lost, and I have seen several posts looking for him," the person noted.
"We bathed him, gave him food and clothing, but he has lymphangitis in both feet due to tight shoes that have been wet for days," Yani Matos added. She also requested assistance to determine if the teenager had any family or a place to stay.
However, several people in the comments pointed out inconsistencies in Yoan's story. "That boy is from Contramaestre and his mom is looking for him. She didn't abandon him; he made up that story, just like many others he tells that are not true," one user wrote, providing references about the case.
According to those familiar with the situation, Yoan appears to have mental health issues, and his family is dysfunctional. The author of the post confirmed a short time later that Yoan had been handed over to the police.
Key Questions About the Teenager's Situation in Havana
To provide more clarity on the situation involving the teenager from Santiago de Cuba, here are some common questions and answers:
Why was the teenager wandering alone in Havana?
According to his initial story, the teenager claimed his mother abandoned him because he was gay. However, some people suggested that this story might not be true.
What help did the neighbors provide?
The neighbors bathed him, provided food and clothing, and treated his lymphangitis caused by wearing tight, wet shoes for days.
What was the outcome for the teenager?
The teenager was eventually handed over to the police, as confirmed by the author of the Facebook post.