A plea for assistance is circulating on social media to find Yanara Fernández Méndez, a Cuban resident of Las Tunas who has been missing for nearly a month. Yanara was last seen on August 5, but her exact whereabouts remain unknown.
“Today marks 28 days since Yanara Fernández Méndez left her partner's house. He claims she was heading to her mother's home, but she never arrived, and no one has seen her since,” reads a post, reportedly from a cousin, shared across several profiles this Tuesday.
The post adds that Yanara has been searched for extensively in recent days, with the police being notified, but no progress has been made in the investigation. “So, I'll ask again today for everyone to share this post to reach more people who might help us find her. She might pass us by, and if we don't know her situation, we can't report it. Therefore, if you see her, call these numbers or notify the police to help us find peace,” the post concludes.
Those with information can call the following numbers: 31371465 and 31345329.
On August 19, when two weeks had passed since her disappearance, an uncle of the young woman also sought help. “We are still hoping for a miracle for our niece, Yanara Fernández Méndez, to come back safe and sound. We have searched every corner we can think of and every place where people claimed to have seen her,” wrote Néstor Leonardo Méndez López.
“We appeal to the human heart: if someone is holding her, please release her; if someone sees her, notify us immediately. It’s been 14 days since she went missing. The family, especially her mother, is very sad and worried,” added Méndez López.
The relative also mentioned a “medication” that Yanara might need, though no specifics were provided in the post.
As of the time of this writing, no further details about the circumstances of Yanara Fernández Méndez's disappearance have been revealed. Feminist platforms have not yet echoed the call for help.
In recent times, reports of missing persons in Cuba have become more frequent, causing significant concern among families who turn to social media in desperation, seeking assistance to locate their loved ones due to the lack of an official channel to make these cases visible.
FAQs about the Disappearance of Yanara Fernández Méndez
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the disappearance of Yanara Fernández Méndez to provide more context and help raise awareness.
When was Yanara Fernández Méndez last seen?
Yanara was last seen on August 5, 2021, leaving her partner's house in Las Tunas.
How can the public help in finding Yanara Fernández Méndez?
The public is urged to share information on social media and call the provided phone numbers (31371465 and 31345329) if they have any information about Yanara's whereabouts.
What actions have been taken by the family and authorities?
The family has reported Yanara's disappearance to the police and has conducted extensive searches. However, there has been no significant progress in the investigation.