A 17-year-old from Santiago, known as Yuniel Fuentes Fernández, has been missing in Havana for about three days. Journalist Yosmany Mayeta shared the troubling news on Facebook this Wednesday, detailing that Yuniel, who had been living with his father in Matanzas since last September, traveled to Havana on April 11 without permission to visit a family friend's home.
Upon learning of the situation, his older sister reached out to the family friend, who confirmed Yuniel's arrival and agreed to shelter him until his father could pick him up. However, three days ago, Yuniel left with the friend's brother-in-law, allegedly to purchase gold on the streets, and hasn't been heard from since.
“She mentioned that when the time got late, she called the brother-in-law, who assured her Yuniel was on his way back and had been sent on a motorcycle. But my brother never arrived,” the distressed sister recounted.
Family's Efforts Amid Official SilenceThe case has been reported to the police station in the San Miguel del Padrón municipality. Despite this, the family remains in the dark, as authorities have yet to provide any updates about the teenager's whereabouts. In response to the silence, the family has turned to social media, sharing Yuniel's photo and asking for public assistance.
Anyone with information about Yuniel's location is urged to contact his sister, Yanicel Fuentes Fernández, at +53 50594962.
Community Grapples with Recent DisappearancesIn recent weeks, a series of disappearances have shaken the Cuban community, with social media emerging as a vital tool in the search for missing persons. Among the most heart-wrenching cases is that of Doraiky Águila, a 48-year-old woman who vanished in Havana on March 15. Suffering from memory loss, Doraiky was last seen in the Diez de Octubre municipality, and her family has been tirelessly searching since.
Similarly, the family of Yasmani Vega López, a Cuban missing in Cancún, has been living a nightmare. Yasmani has been unaccounted for over two weeks, adding to the troubling trend of disappearances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recent Disappearances in Cuba
How long has Yuniel Fuentes Fernández been missing?
Yuniel Fuentes Fernández has been missing for approximately three days since he left to buy gold in Havana.
What actions have the authorities taken regarding Yuniel's disappearance?
The disappearance has been reported to the police in San Miguel del Padrón, but the family has not yet received any communication or updates from the authorities.
What other recent disappearance cases are notable in Cuba?
Recent cases include that of Doraiky Águila, missing since March 15 in Havana, and Yasmani Vega López, a Cuban missing in Cancún for over two weeks.