A woman who had been missing since April in Santiago de Cuba has been located in a hospital within the province, as confirmed by family sources to reporter Miguel Reyes. The missing woman's cousin, Aliuvy Horruitiner, announced on Saturday that she is now safely back home with her relatives, having been found at a hospital in El Caney. "The sister of Yoendris, missing since April, has been found... thanks to everyone who made it possible to locate her. She is now home with her family, infinite thanks. She was at a hospital in Santiago de Cuba, in El Caney," she expressed.
According to the information provided, a nurse from the hospital was able to contact the family, facilitating their reunion. "My sister has been found. May you continue to succeed as a journalist, and may God multiply your blessings," stated Yoendri Lamoth Vicente, the woman's brother, who had reported her disappearance last month.
Lamoth shared that his sister, born on February 22, 1985, and mother of two daughters, lived in the Reparto Chicharrones area of Santiago de Cuba and suffered from an unspecified illness at the time of her disappearance. The Cuban woman had been married in Jarahueca, but following a separation from her husband, who now resides in Camagüey, she lost contact with her family.
"She experiences episodes that can last from 15 days to a month, but she recovers and becomes completely normal afterward. The last we heard from her was when she went to Jarahueca, and at that time, she was not in crisis. Since then, we haven't known anything," her brother recounted. Yoendri feared his sister might have tried to reach Camagüey, although he did not rule out other possibilities.
This case adds to the growing concern over the number of missing persons in Cuba, particularly those who have mental health conditions and do not receive the necessary treatment or support. Disappearances in Cuba have surged due to escalating violence and the lack of access to essential medicines for those with mental health issues. The authorities' inefficacy in responding to these situations, coupled with the country's socioeconomic context, also exacerbates the problem.
Concerns About Missing Persons in Cuba
What factors contribute to the increase in disappearances in Cuba?
The rise in disappearances is attributed to escalating violence, inadequate access to essential medications for mental health conditions, and the ineffective response from authorities, all compounded by the country's challenging socioeconomic situation.
How do mental health issues affect the rate of disappearances?
Individuals with mental health issues, who often lack proper treatment and support, are more vulnerable to becoming missing persons, thereby increasing the rate of disappearances.