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The family of Daniel Cuesta Velázquez has made an urgent plea for help in locating the young man, who has been missing in Havana since Sunday, when he left his home heading to a unit where he is fulfilling his military service.
His father, Elieser Cuesta, desperately turned to social media to raise the alarm about Daniel's disappearance two days ago.
The young man resides in the Las Brisas neighborhood of the Cotorro municipality and is currently undergoing military service at a unit in El Cacahual, situated between Managua and Santiago de las Vegas, his father specified in one of several posts on Facebook.
According to his testimony, Daniel was supposed to be in the military unit; however, he did not arrive there, as they informed him this Tuesday. "Today they told me that he didn't show up, he was supposed to be there since Monday," the father stated.
The man provided a phone number (52869165) for anyone with information about his son to contact him.
Other profiles on the social network have echoed the disappearance alert, due to the lack of news regarding the whereabouts of this young man.
In recent months, several disappearances of young recruits from the Mandatory Military Service, which is compulsory in Cuba for males starting at the age of 17, have been reported.
Frequently Asked Questions about Disappearances in Cuba
What is known about the disappearance of Daniel Cuesta Velázquez in Havana?
Daniel Cuesta Velázquez has been missing since last Sunday, when he left his home in the Las Brisas neighborhood, Cotorro municipality, heading to the military unit in El Cacahual where he is serving in the Military Service. His father, Elieser Cuesta, has made an urgent appeal on social media to obtain information about his whereabouts.
What are the contact numbers to report information about Daniel Cuesta Velázquez?
If anyone has information about Daniel Cuesta Velázquez, they can contact his father at the phone number 52869165.
What is the current situation of Mandatory Military Service in Cuba?
Mandatory Military Service in Cuba is compulsory for males starting at the age of 17. In recent months, there have been several reports of young individuals going missing while on duty, raising concerns and alerts on social media. The disappearance of young people during military service has become an increasing issue in Cuba, reflecting the insecurity and lack of effective response from the authorities.
What other recent cases of disappearances have been reported in Cuba?
In addition to Daniel Cuesta Velázquez, other recent cases include the disappearance of a young Cuban after a military service leave, and the disappearance of individuals with medical conditions. Disappearances have become frequent in Cuba, with families turning to social media to seek help due to the lack of effective official channels.
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