Two young women from Cuba, known as Diana and Noelia, have been reported missing after being last seen in the Boyeros municipality, located southwest of Havana. This alert, shared on social media, was highlighted by the Gender Observatory of Alas Tensas (OGAT).
The alert initially appeared on Facebook, posted by Yusy Domínguez, who identifies herself as Diana's mother. Domínguez expressed that both have been missing for "days" and urgently requested help from anyone who might know their whereabouts.
"My daughter and her friend have been missing for days. Their names are Diana and Noelia. Please, if anyone sees them, call 56004059, 77688210. They were last seen in Boyeros," she wrote.
Currently, there are no specific details regarding the exact dates these young women were last observed, nor their surnames, precise ages, or the conditions surrounding their disappearance.
OGAT has disseminated the alert and is actively gathering additional information. The organization emphasized that "any information that aids in locating them is crucial."
This case arises amidst increasing concern over the disappearances of women and young people in Cuba, which are almost exclusively documented by independent organizations due to the lack of a rapid alert system by the state.
Cuba does not have a system similar to the AMBER Alert; police reports are filed under "absent from home" and, according to family testimonies, some authorities refuse to take reports until 72 hours have passed, diminishing the effectiveness during the critical initial hours of a search.
Earlier this year, Boyeros was the site of another tragic incident: in February, a man reported missing in the Mulgoba neighborhood was found dead in his own home.
The disappearance numbers recorded by OGAT in 2026 are alarming. From January to August, the organization monitored 22 individuals reported missing, eight of whom were minors; four remained unlocated by the end of that period.
Understanding the Disappearances in Cuba
What is the main issue with the disappearance reports in Cuba?
The main issue is the lack of a rapid alert system, like the AMBER Alert, which delays the reporting process by categorizing cases as "absent from home" and often requires a 72-hour wait before taking action.
How are missing person cases documented in Cuba?
Missing person cases are primarily documented by independent organizations, as there is no official state system to rapidly alert and respond to disappearances.