In a recent heartwarming story from Havana, a passenger was able to recover her lost phone thanks to the cooperation of a public transport driver and a fellow commuter. The Facebook page “Transportación Habana TH” shared a message from Lau Pérez, expressing gratitude to the driver of the gazelle 023 on route 15 and a passenger who answered a call on the found phone and handed it to the driver.
“Thanks to these two individuals, I not only got back a material possession but also experienced an act that showcased the goodness and humanity of these remarkable people,” Pérez enthusiastically shared online.
Her surprise is understandable, as such acts of honesty have become rare amidst the severe economic crisis afflicting the Cuban people.
In September, another online user sought assistance in locating the owner of a mobile phone left in his vehicle while a woman was traveling to the Lenin Hospital in Holguín. Michel Díaz recounted on the Facebook group "AMAZON Santiago de Cuba.com" that he picked up a woman at the Palma Soriano junction, who handed him an LG device to charge. However, she forgot the phone when she got off.
That same month, a young woman from Santiago de Cuba received widespread praise after finding a phone in a hospital and searching for its owner on social media. “This morning (Monday), I found this Samsung A32 at the La Colonia children's hospital,” noted Dayma Fajardo in the Facebook group “AMAZON Santiago de Cuba.com,” stating that she would only return it to the rightful owner.
In July, a similar instance of integrity emerged when someone discovered a phone on the street and posted a photo on Facebook to locate the owners and return the device. Mayelin Lores Carmenate, a mother living in Santiago de Cuba, requested that anyone who recognized the young couple in the phone's wallpaper reach out to her via Facebook.
Insights on Acts of Kindness in Cuba
How did the driver and passenger in Havana help return a lost phone?
The passenger found the phone, answered a call, and handed it over to the driver, who then ensured it was returned to its owner.
Why are stories of honesty significant in Cuba?
Such stories are noteworthy because acts of honesty have become less frequent due to the country's economic hardships.
What other examples of integrity have occurred recently in Cuba?
Other instances include a man trying to return a phone left in his vehicle and a young woman who found a phone in a hospital and sought its owner through social media.