Relatives of a Cuban man named Odey Gamboa Batista, who resides in Cruces, Cienfuegos, have turned to social media, seeking assistance in locating him after several days without any contact. According to his sister, Elizabeth Abad Fernández, who posted on Facebook, Odey, aged 44, has been missing for three days, with no sightings reported.
The family is appealing to the public for help, urging anyone with information to reach out via the contact numbers: 54365939 and 56266133. In Cuba, the occurrence of missing persons has seen a troubling rise in recent months, a situation that is alarming to the community due to escalating violence and the shortage of essential medications for those with chronic conditions that can lead to disorientation.
Furthermore, the challenging socio-economic environment and the lack of effective response from authorities in such situations force citizens to rely on social media to request meaningful assistance in their search efforts. Odey's case is just one among many reported in various regions of the country in recent weeks.
On December 17, the disappearance of Jorge Ramón Rodríguez Cedeño, aged 30, was reported. He left his home on the San Germán highway in Campuchea in the early hours of Friday, December 13. Similarly, the case of 67-year-old Felicia Gómez Díaz remains unresolved. She left her family farm in La Ermita, on the road from Trinidad to Sancti Spíritus, where she has lived for 40 years, at 8:00 am on December 5. She was wearing a green coat, leggings, rubber boots, and a blue cap of the local baseball team. She told her husband she was going to tend to their cows. An hour later, around nine in the morning, her husband noticed her absence and began his search. Since then, no news has surfaced about her whereabouts.
Understanding the Rise of Missing Persons in Cuba
What factors contribute to the increase in disappearances in Cuba?
The rise in disappearances is linked to growing violence and the lack of access to essential medications, which affects individuals with chronic illnesses causing disorientation.
How are families in Cuba responding to missing person cases?
Families are increasingly turning to social media to seek help, as there is a perceived lack of effective responses from authorities.
What are some recent cases of missing persons in Cuba?
Recent cases include Odey Gamboa Batista, Jorge Ramón Rodríguez Cedeño, and Felicia Gómez Díaz, who have all been reported missing under various circumstances.