A Cuban man has taken to social media, desperately seeking assistance to secure the release of his wife and stepdaughter, who have been kidnapped by criminals in Mexico. The captors are demanding a ransom for their freedom. "Those who know me understand that I'm not one to ask for help on social media, but today I have no choice," Reinier Iglesias wrote in a heartfelt post on Facebook.
According to Iglesias, his stepdaughter and wife were abducted last Tuesday afternoon in Mexico, though he did not specify the exact location. The captors are demanding $10,000 for their release. In his plea, Iglesias urged friends and acquaintances to provide financial assistance, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the situation. "Even the smallest contribution would mean the world to me. If you can't donate, I understand; please just help by sharing this post to reach those who can and want to help," he wrote, including his phone number for contact: 81 385 801 31.
The Growing Danger for Cuban Migrants
The ongoing migration crisis has escalated the number of kidnappings involving Cubans in Mexico. Criminal organizations exploit this migration route, extorting families of the migrants living in the United States. A harrowing incident earlier this year involved a woman and her two children who were kidnapped, but fortunately, they managed to reach the safety of the United States.
"To everyone who helped, words fail me. You're all my family for saving my sister and nephews. They were released and are now in the U.S. You're all warriors... I love you," expressed Osvaldo Hechevarría in gratitude to the Cubans who offered financial aid and spread their story online.
Other Disturbing Cases of Cuban Kidnappings
Another incident involved a young Cuban man who faced abduction in Mexico just before his scheduled CBP One appointment at the U.S. border. He recounted being held along with two other Cubans, where their captors smoked marijuana and rationed a single bean burrito among them daily.
Large groups of Cubans have also fallen victim to such crimes. One significant case was in Oaxaca, where the state's Office of the Attorney General discovered 85 undocumented individuals, including 50 Cubans, held captive in a private residence in Salina Cruz. These incidents highlight the perilous journey many Cubans endure as they seek a better life beyond their homeland.