Reider, a 10-year-old boy who went missing yesterday afternoon in Havana, was found safe this Thursday, according to an update from his mother on social media. "He has been found. Thank God and everyone who kept me informed," his mother updated in the initial Facebook post that alerted the public to his disappearance.
The boy's mother, identified on social media as "Yubaisi Compota," did not provide further details regarding the circumstances or location where her son was found. Earlier, she had informed that Reider had escaped from the Special School located in El Trébol, in the Havana del Este municipality. The boy, who was in the company of another child, had gone missing around 5 PM.
Social media posts indicate that this summer, Yubaisi was searching for two strong medications that her son apparently takes daily: Carbamazepine, an antiepileptic drug, and Risperidone, used to treat behavioral disorders. As of the closing of this article, no additional details have been provided about the incident.
In recent times, reports of missing persons in Cuba have become more frequent, causing concern among families who desperately turn to social media for help in locating their loved ones due to the lack of an official channel to make these cases visible.
Rising Concerns Over Missing Persons in Cuba
Due to the absence of a police protocol and early alert system for missing minors, feminist platforms have established the "Alerta Mayde" initiative to help find missing children in Cuba. This alert was created following the disappearance of Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez in Havana in May 2021; sadly, three years later, the teenager remains missing.
Understanding Missing Persons Reports in Cuba
Given the increasing number of missing persons reports in Cuba, many families are left in distress and turn to social media for assistance. Below are some frequently asked questions to help understand the situation better.
What is the "Alerta Mayde" initiative?
"Alerta Mayde" is a feminist-driven initiative aimed at helping locate missing minors in Cuba due to the absence of an official early alert system.
Why are missing persons reports on the rise in Cuba?
The increase in missing persons reports in Cuba is attributed to a lack of official channels and protocols for reporting and addressing such cases, forcing families to seek help through social media.
What medications was Reider reportedly taking?
Reider was reportedly taking Carbamazepine, an antiepileptic drug, and Risperidone, which is used to treat behavioral disorders.
Where did Reider go missing?
Reider went missing from the Special School located in El Trébol, in the Havana del Este municipality.