Five-year-old Yordan Corrales Ricardo, whose disappearance had caused widespread concern in recent days, is now back home in Santiago de Cuba and is in good health.
The announcement was made on Facebook by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, who shared that the boy had returned to his family, ending a period of distress for both relatives and the local community.
As of now, there are no official details regarding how the child was found or the involvement of any adults in his disappearance.
The available information mainly comes from comments left by social media users.
According to Mayeta Labrada, the boy's mother, who experienced days of intense worry after losing contact with him when he was left in the care of a woman close to the family, expressed gratitude towards those who helped by sharing the alert.
The initial post, which went viral, was the only tool to keep the case in the public eye.
Where Was Yordan?
In the comments of the post, user Taimi Pacao claimed to have found the boy, who was with "the uncle's girlfriend."
"I took him to the police, and he is now with his mom," she revealed.
According to her account, "The issue was that the girl intended to go one place but ended up somewhere else."
Taimi mentioned finding them in "Mijaíl adentro," a locale in the municipality of Songo-La Maya.
Another perspective surfaced in the same post.
José Ángel Dupuy, identifying himself as a cousin of the woman with the child, emphasized that Yordan’s mother had permitted her to take him and that he was always well cared for.
She "wouldn't take a child without permission," he insisted, adding that the young woman is currently detained.
A Story That Raised Concerns
Yordan's disappearance became public when his mother, ill and alone with two other children, sought help online after not hearing from him for a week.
According to her, the woman who took him—a partner of her brother—did so to protect him from catching the virus she was suffering from.
However, the child was apparently moved across various districts in Santiago de Cuba and then to Songo-La Maya, after which the family lost contact.
At the time, the mother alleged that when she approached the police, no search protocols were activated, and she was asked to file a complaint against her brother without any immediate investigation being launched.
In desperation, she shared contact numbers and requested public assistance for any leads.
This case is part of a growing number of incidents where families have had to compensate for the lack of institutional response by using social media as a primary search tool.
The Key Outcome: The Child is Safe
The crucial fact is that Yordan is safe and back with his mother. The relief felt by the family and neighbors underscores the intense fear experienced in the preceding days and the resilience of a community that once again had to rely on itself to achieve a positive outcome.
What remains to be addressed is a full clarification of the events. However, for now, a child is secure at home, which stands as the best news of all.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yordan's Disappearance
How was Yordan found?
Yordan was located by a user named Taimi Pacao, who found him with a woman related to his uncle. She took him to the police, and he was reunited with his mother.
What led to Yordan's disappearance?
Yordan's mother left him in the care of a woman she knew to keep him safe from a virus she was suffering from. However, the woman took him to different parts of Santiago de Cuba, leading to a loss of contact.
What actions did the mother take to find her child?
The mother used social media to share her situation and request help from the public, as the police did not initiate search protocols or investigations immediately.