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A 22-year-old worker from the Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany Military Hospital in Santiago de Cuba has been missing for a week.
The girl's name is Elsa Mercedes Savigne Bell, and she is the mother of a one-year-old girl.
Her sister, who identifies on Facebook as Piel Canela Morales, reported that her mother spoke with her on Saturday and told her that she was in [the municipality] San Luis, waiting for a car to go home.
"Since then, nothing more has been heard from her and her phone is off," he specified.
In the Facebook group "360 Santiago de Cuba compra y venta," user Judith de Hashem provided more details.
Elsa Mercedes lives with her mother, her grandmother, and her little daughter in building 1, apartment 4, in the La Barca de Oro neighborhood of the José Martí district.
"Her desperate mother doesn’t know where to find her, no one knows her whereabouts, and her phone is turned off," Judith said.
The young woman was described as tall and thin. She wears hair extensions and has scars on her back and on one arm from an accident.
On the day of her disappearance, she was wearing a pink dress with lettering on the front and carrying a black and pink bag.
His family filed a report with the police.
"Please call 53950750 if you know anything," the internet user requested.
Frequently Asked Questions about Disappearances in Cuba
Who is Elsa Mercedes Savigne Bell and what is known about her disappearance in Santiago de Cuba?
Elsa Mercedes Savigne Bell is a 22-year-old woman who works at the Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany Military Hospital in Santiago de Cuba. She has been missing for a week, and contact was lost with her after she informed her mother that she was in the San Luis municipality waiting for a vehicle to return home. Her phone is turned off, and her family is desperate to find her.
How has the community and social media responded to the cases of disappearances in Cuba?
In several cases, social media has become the primary tool for searching for missing persons due to government inaction. Families and friends use platforms like Facebook to spread information and seek help or leads regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones.
What difficulties do families face when reporting disappearances in Cuba?
One of the main obstacles is that the police in Cuba do not accept missing person reports until 72 hours have passed, which delays immediate actions that could help locate the missing individuals. Furthermore, the lack of a specific state channel to manage these cases increases the uncertainty and despair of the families.
Are there organizations in Cuba that assist in the search for missing persons?
Independent platforms like Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba play an important role in echoing cases of disappearances and raising alerts to involve the community in the search. These organizations also advocate for the creation of more effective mechanisms for handling these cases.
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