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The disappearances of women in Cuba seem to be a growing problem, with at least 10 unresolved cases, many of which have been open for over a decade.
The Gender Observatory Alas Tensas (OGAT) published a list of cases that remain without effective solutions, as the families of missing women and girls demand answers.
In many cases, the lack of protocols, limited legal resources, and the criminalization of independent organizations have left families in a state of desperation and helplessness, the entity points out.
Next, we present 10 Cuban women and girls whose disappearances remain unresolved, according to OGAT:
Lali Paola Moliner
Missing since February 26, 2024 in Cojímar, Havana. Lali, who is 3 years old, has asthma and allergies, and her mother was found dead under unclear circumstances.
Karildi Caridad Marín
Missing since December 14, 2023 in Havana. Karildi, 24 years old, went out to a party and did not return, leaving her family with more questions than answers.
Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez
Missing since May 30, 2019 in Central Havana. Despite the investigations, the 16-year-old girl has not been found, and her case remains a mystery.
Esperanza Cabrera Melvin
Missing since December 19, 2024 in Matanzas, while heading to a nearby town. The police have not made significant progress in the investigation.
Damaris Ricardo Frómetas
Missing since October 2009 in Wajay, Havana. Her case was reported in 2023 and remains without clear answers from the authorities.
Beisy Moraima Pedroso Ramírez
Missing since May 30, 2017 in Mantilla, Havana. Despite numerous reports, the family has not received adequate information from the authorities.
Jianis Sánchez Páez
Missing since June 14, 2019 in San Miguel del Padrón, Havana. After witnessing her husband's murder, Jianis left her daughters in the care of a neighbor and never returned.
Felicia Gómez Díaz
Missing since December 5, 2024 in Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus. Despite the searches, no traces of Felicia have been found.
Claudia Cárdenas
Missing since August 7, 2024 in Ciego de Ávila. Claudia, 27 years old, has mental health issues and her family is still awaiting clear answers from the police.
Mabel García Corrales
Missing since July 1, 2024 in Ciego de Ávila. Mabel, 54 years old, was last seen at her home and has not returned, with no progress in the investigation.
These cases reflect the lack of institutional response in Cuba and the pain of families demanding justice and clear answers. The Cuban regime does not issue alert systems to help locate women and often fails to follow up on cases, according to complaints from the relatives themselves.
Without an efficient alert system and with a police force lacking resources and support, the situation continues to worsen for missing persons and their loved ones, laments OGAT.
Frequently asked questions about the disappearances of women in Cuba
What is happening with the disappearances of women in Cuba?
There is a growing problem of missing women in Cuba, with at least 10 unresolved cases reported by the Gender Observatory Alas Tensas (OGAT). The families of the missing women are demanding answers, facing a lack of adequate legal protocols and resources.
How does institutional inefficiency affect the families of the disappeared in Cuba?
Institutional inefficiency in Cuba leaves the families of the missing in a state of despair and helplessness. The lack of an efficient alert system and a police force without resources or adequate support exacerbate the situation, hindering significant progress in the investigations.
What is known about the case of Karildi Caridad Marín?
Karildi Caridad Marín, 24 years old, disappeared on December 14, 2023, in Havana after leaving for a party. Her family continues to seek answers nearly a year after her disappearance, facing inaction and a lack of responses from the authorities.
What actions have feminist organizations taken regarding disappearances?
Organizations such as Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba have been highlighting and documenting cases of disappearances and femicides in Cuba, despite facing obstacles in accessing information. These platforms have also made calls to action and support to combat gender-based violence on the island.
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