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11-Year-Old Boy Missing in Havana

Monday, December 23, 2024 by Zoe Salinas

11-Year-Old Boy Missing in Havana
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An 11-year-old boy, Yonatan García Peñas, has been reported missing by his family on Saturday night in the Mantilla neighborhood of Arroyo Naranjo, Havana. According to Facebook user Marta María Ramírez, García Peñas was last seen at his home on Carretera Managua, between Delgado and Libertad.

The child is described as having fair skin, blonde hair, brown eyes, and recently sporting a very short haircut. The disappearance was reported to the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) in Capri around midnight on the same day. Adenis Cabrales, the boy's stepfather, who also made a public appeal, mentioned that this is not the first time such an incident has occurred.

The family is demanding immediate action from authorities, not just to find Yonatan, but also to provide necessary support to the child and his relatives during this challenging time. Cabrales can be reached at 53611512 for any information that might aid in locating Yonatan.

In recent months, several disappearance cases have raised concerns across Cuba. One recent case involved a young man who disappeared for 15 days after leaving with an authorized pass from his military unit in Havana. He was eventually found wandering, seemingly disoriented, in a park, thanks to public awareness on social media and the help of volunteers.

In Matanzas, a 22-year-old named Jesús David Corcho Pérez vanished after leaving home on his motorbike. He was found deceased days later, causing significant distress in the community. Meanwhile, in Holguín, a woman named Mercedes, who suffers from dementia, has been missing for a month. Her family has pleaded for assistance through social media, but there is still no news of her whereabouts.

In Mayabeque, 15-year-old Melani García Cintra disappeared after heading to school and not returning. Her family expressed deep concern, and with the community's help, she was located safe and sound. However, details surrounding her disappearance were not disclosed.

These incidents have heightened alarms regarding public safety in the country, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration, the role of social media, and the need to strengthen institutional mechanisms to address these situations effectively.

Understanding Disappearances in Cuba

What are the characteristics of Yonatan García Peñas?

Yonatan García Peñas is described as having fair skin, blonde hair, brown eyes, and a very short haircut.

How can people assist in finding Yonatan?

People can help by providing any useful information to Adenis Cabrales at the contact number 53611512.

What recent disappearance cases have occurred in Cuba?

Recent cases include a young man missing for 15 days in Havana, Jesús David Corcho Pérez found dead in Matanzas, Mercedes missing in Holguín, and Melani García Cintra who was found safe in Mayabeque.

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