Maura Vázquez has returned to Havana without finding her daughter, Doraiky Águila Vázquez, after traveling to Cabaiguán in Sancti Spíritus. She followed a lead that had reignited hope in a search that has stretched on for 19 months.
Since Doraiky vanished in March 2025, Maura has relentlessly searched for her. She confirmed her return on Facebook, where she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to those who supported and assisted her during her stay in the province, despite not having found any clues about her daughter's whereabouts.
"Today I return to Havana, but I cannot leave Sancti Spíritus without expressing my deepest gratitude to the angel I found here," Maura wrote.
Community Support in Cabaiguán
The journey was prompted by social media posts suggesting that Doraiky might have been seen in the Cabaiguán area. With renewed hope, Maura traveled from the capital to Sancti Spíritus, seeking the help of Yureibys Torresilla, known as "The Hero," who is involved in the humanitarian project Hermanos de la Calle.
"I came looking for the Hero, but found something greater. God has placed a heart of gold on my path," expressed Maura, moved by the solidarity she encountered.
In her message, she especially mentioned Maritza Yudith in Cabaiguán, a couple who offered their personal vehicle for her travels, and others who assisted her.
Ongoing Search Efforts
Maura holds onto the hope that if her daughter reaches the area, she will receive the same compassionate treatment. Her message concluded with heartfelt words to Doraiky, encapsulating her unwavering hope despite the passage of time: "My daughter, your mother is still here and I will not rest until I find you."
Torresilla confirmed that the search did not yield the results they had hoped for. "Maura returned from Cabaiguán without results," he noted on Facebook, where he expressed his dismay over Doraiky still being missing after 19 months.
The activist urged Cubans to continue the search by checking their neighborhoods, hospitals, and workplaces, in case someone recognizes the woman and can provide information about her whereabouts.
He lamented that a mother has to travel to different provinces searching for her child without receiving answers.
Nineteen Months of Uncertainty
Doraiky Águila Vázquez was 48 years old when she disappeared. She left her home in the Lawton neighborhood, Diez de Octubre municipality, in Havana, on March 15, 2025, during a nationwide blackout.
Her family explained that she suffers from episodes of transient memory loss, a condition that heightens concern for her safety and complicates the search.
Since then, Maura, a retired nurse with over four decades of experience, has walked the streets, neighborhoods, and localities with photos of her daughter. She has been seeking help through social media.
This isn't the first time a lead has ended without results. In April 2026, Maura visited an address in El Vedado after receiving information that Doraiky had been seen there, but she was unable to find her daughter.
The family has repeatedly voiced their frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation and even offered a reward of 350,000 Cuban pesos for credible information regarding her whereabouts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Doraiky's Disappearance
Why did Maura travel to Cabaiguán?
Maura traveled to Cabaiguán after social media posts suggested that her daughter, Doraiky, might have been seen in the area, renewing hope in the ongoing search.
How long has Doraiky been missing?
Doraiky Águila Vázquez has been missing for 19 months since she disappeared on March 15, 2025, during a nationwide blackout in Havana.
What condition does Doraiky suffer from?
Doraiky suffers from episodes of transient memory loss, which increases concern for her safety and complicates the search efforts.