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A citizen from Guantánamo who was disoriented was located this Saturday thanks to the quick actions of neighbors and the sharing of her case on social media.
The user Dailis Donatien, a follower of the Facebook channel #MiguelNoticias, was the one who publicly alerted about the situation.
"Her name is Yaritza Mora, we are attending to her now. She is at Beneficencia and 13 Norte, says she is from Costa Rica. Please, she has been missing since last night at 12. Call 56630554," he wrote in a message directed to the community.
He reported that he was keeping the woman safe to prevent her from remaining disoriented in the area while he urgently sought help to contact her relatives.
Hours later, another neighbor, Yay Fdez Castellanos, confirmed that the young woman was finally picked up by her relatives. “She has been picked up; the neighbors claim it was by her family. The provincial prevention group was activated as well, but to our relief, her relatives came for her,” she commented.
The case generated numerous reactions on social media, where users expressed their gratitude for community collaboration and highlighted the effectiveness of citizen solidarity through platforms like Facebook.
Social media in Cuba has become an essential vehicle for locating missing persons, due to the lack of official protocols for publicizing cases.
Frequently asked questions about disappearances in Cuba and the role of social media
How was Yaritza Mora located in Guantánamo?
Yaritza Mora was located thanks to the prompt action of neighbors and the dissemination of her case on social media. User Dailis Donatien alerted about her situation via Facebook, enabling the community to mobilize, and finally, her family was able to pick her up.
What is the role of social media in the search for missing people in Cuba?
Social media in Cuba has become a vital tool for locating missing persons. In the absence of official protocols to disseminate these cases, platforms like Facebook allow for real-time information sharing, facilitating citizen collaboration in the search and recovery of lost individuals.
Why do Cuban families turn to social media to search for missing people?
Cuban families turn to social media due to the lack of a quick and effective response from the authorities. In many cases, the search is left to family members and citizens, who use these platforms to spread alerts and request assistance from the community, as the institutional system does not provide an efficient official channel for these situations.
What challenges do missing persons with mental health issues face in Cuba?
Missing persons with mental health issues in Cuba face an especially vulnerable situation due to the lack of adequate medications and treatments. This shortage increases the frequency of episodes of disorientation and crises, raising the risk of getting lost and complicating their location without the necessary institutional support.
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