A young Cuban woman is seeking community support to locate her mother, who has been missing since the beginning of last week in Matanzas. Nieves Elers, originally from Santiago de Cuba and residing in the Pueblo Nuevo neighborhood of the Matanzas capital, has been unaccounted for over the past five days, according to her daughter Yurdania Rodríguez Elers, who alerted Facebook groups with photos of the elderly woman.
In a post last Friday, Rodríguez stated that her mother had been missing for four days. "I am desperate," the young woman expressed.
Additionally, she requested that anyone who sees the lady or has information about her contact her at the number 58022856.
Another shared post warns that Nieves disappeared on Wednesday, August 28, and "needs to take her medication," but it does not specify what illnesses she suffers from. Other critical details, such as where she was last seen, what clothing she was wearing, and whether a police report has been filed, are also missing.
As of the writing of this note, there has been no update on whether the woman has been found.
Recent Disappearances in Cuba
On Friday, relatives of Yunier González Fernández, a young man from Havana with "mental health issues," sought help on social media to find him.
In recent days, several disappearances have been reported across the country, though most individuals have been found alive.
Such was the case with Cuban mother Bárbara Lozano Pendones, 44, who was missing from her Havana home for 12 days. The woman suffers from paranoid schizophrenia at a psychotic level and has been off medication for months due to a shortage in pharmacies.
Similarly, Cuban father Pedro Luis Echevarría, 61, who had been missing since last Sunday in Artemisa, was found safe but somewhat disoriented.
Alicia Consuegra Sánchez, a 14-year-old girl who went missing at the National Bus Terminal in Havana's Plaza de la Revolución municipality, was also found safe, according to updates on social media from her mother.
Miriam Rodríguez Arias, a 57-year-old woman who disappeared last week in Guanabo, Havana, was also located alive.
Common Questions About Recent Disappearances in Cuba
With several individuals reported missing in Cuba recently, the community has many questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
What should you do if you see a missing person?
If you see a missing person, immediately contact the authorities or the phone number provided by their family. Provide as much detail as possible about the sighting.
Why are there so many recent disappearances in Cuba?
There is no clear single reason for the recent spike in disappearances. Factors can range from mental health issues to the challenging socio-economic conditions in the country.
How can the community help in locating missing persons?
The community can help by sharing information on social media, joining search efforts, and staying vigilant. Reporting any sightings or clues to the appropriate contacts is crucial.