A Cuban family is enduring a harrowing ordeal after a mother and grandmother disappeared without a trace in Havana two days ago. Ildelisa Hernández, known as Elisa, left her home in Vedado on Tuesday, September 17, around 5 p.m., and has not returned or contacted her family. Desperate for answers, her relatives have turned to social media for help.
Her granddaughter, Sabrina Matías Iyami, posted on Facebook this Wednesday that Elisa has been "missing" since Tuesday afternoon. "We still have no information about her; neither her friends nor anyone else knows where she is," Sabrina emphasized in her alert message, pleading for assistance in finding her grandmother.
Sabrina detailed that Elisa was last seen wearing a colorful striped blouse and red leggings, along with a black cap and a small black backpack. In a recent comment on her post, she added, "This has never happened before; it's been almost 48 hours and still no news."
Elisa resides on 3rd Street between A and B in Vedado, according to another social media post. The granddaughter implored anyone who sees her or has any information to urgently call +5356603636.
Reports of missing persons in Cuba have surged over the past year, with social media flooded daily with pleas from families and friends seeking information on their loved ones, due to the lack of a state channel to publicize these cases.
Recent Disappearances in Havana
Just this Wednesday, a mother took to social media in a desperate attempt to find her son, who has been missing for five days in Havana. Similarly, a young man sought help through digital platforms to locate his father, who has been missing since Monday. The father, who resides in Boyeros, Havana, has been searched for in multiple hospitals without success.
Several disappearance alerts remain active from the previous week. Friends and family of Yankier Correa, a young man with moderate mental retardation, reported that he has been missing in Havana since the previous Tuesday.
Additionally, efforts continue to locate two elderly men who have been missing in the capital for several days. One of them, Miguel Ángel Sánchez Cepero, known as "Cachito," suffers from schizophrenia and becomes disoriented, while the other, Froilán Bernardino Álvarez Ponce, has Alzheimer's and diabetes mellitus.
Frequently Asked Questions about Missing Persons in Havana
Given the increasing number of disappearances in Havana, we have gathered some frequently asked questions and answers to help shed light on this troubling issue.
What should I do if I see someone who is reported missing?
If you see someone reported missing, immediately contact the authorities or the phone number provided by the family, in this case, +5356603636 for Ildelisa Hernández.
How can I report a missing person in Cuba?
To report a missing person in Cuba, you can go to the nearest police station or use social media platforms to spread the word, as there is no official state channel for these cases.
Why are there so many missing persons reports in Cuba recently?
The increase in missing persons reports in Cuba may be attributed to various factors, including social and economic instability, lack of resources, and inadequate support from authorities.