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Social media users and relatives of a woman who went missing in the Mexican border city of Tapachula have requested assistance in finding her.
Dairanis Tan Ramos, a mother of two children and originally from Vertientes, Camagüey, was last seen on December 18 in Tapachula, Mexico, according to confirmations in family comments on social media.
Those close to Dairanis explained that the young woman arrived in the Aztec country on December 9 and was headed to Mexico City from Tapachula, but they lost all contact with her.
Dairanis's mother is pleading for help and is asking to get in touch with family members in Cuba in case there is any news about her daughter.
"Please, know how much that mother suffers from not having news about her daughter; if anyone in Tapachula has seen her or knows anything, please contact her family. May God guide you, and they may receive news; she was with a group of 13 people heading to Mexico City," stated a netizen close to Dairanis.
"I was going with a guide, who also disappeared; there were 13 people in the boat," stated a cousin of the young woman.
Amid the acute Cuban migration crisis, cases of kidnappings and disappearances of Cubans trying to make their way to the northern border of Mexico in order to enter U.S. territory have come to light.
On their journey through the Aztec country, Cubans fall victim to scams and kidnappings by the so-called "coyotes," who promise to take undocumented migrants to the border in exchange for money.
Last year, the Attorney General's Office (FGE) of Quintana Roo activated a search alert for Imilsis María Arjona Medina, a 34-year-old Cuban who went missing for several days.
The young woman was later "located," although the conditions in which she was found were not specified by Mexican authorities.
Arjona Medina had last been seen in the city of Cancun on December 19, but no further details about the location or circumstances of her disappearance had been released. Ten days later, the alert was lifted.
At the beginning of this year, two young individuals also went missing during a sea voyage near the coasts of Mexico.
Alexander Valdés Valdés, 29 years old, and Raúl Valdés Valdés, 21 years old, were last seen on January 5, 2025, adrift after a shipwreck that occurred off the coast near Cancun, Mexico, while they were undertaking the perilous migration journey from Cuba.
They were part of a group of nine people who left Cuba on December 24, 2024, from the municipality of La Coloma in Pinar del Río.
After several days of traveling, the group was forced to take a break on a cay, where they stayed for four days before continuing their journey to Mexico.
The boat they were traveling in collided with another vessel and broke apart, resulting in the sinking of the migrants.
Although seven other people were rescued by a yacht, the two young men distanced themselves from the group and were apparently assisted by another vessel, but nothing more was known about them.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance of Cuban Migrants in Mexico
Who is Dairanis Tan Ramos and when did she disappear?
Dairanis Tan Ramos is a Cuban mother of two children, originally from Vertientes, Camagüey, who disappeared in Tapachula, Mexico, on December 18, 2024. She had arrived in Mexico on December 9 and was heading to Mexico City. She disappeared along with a group of 13 people who were traveling with a guide.
What risks do Cuban migrants face on their journey to the United States?
Cuban migrants face significant risks of kidnapping and extortion by criminal groups in Mexico. In their attempt to reach the United States, they fall victim to scams by "coyotes" who promise to transport them to the border in exchange for money. The migration crisis has heightened these dangers, exposing migrants to inhumane conditions.
What actions are Mexican authorities taking to locate the missing migrants?
Mexican authorities have activated search alerts and are conducting operations to rescue kidnapped migrants. However, corruption and the complicity of certain officials complicate the eradication of these criminal practices, perpetuating insecurity for migrants in transit.
How can citizens help find missing migrants?
Citizens can contribute by providing any relevant information to families or Mexican authorities. It is crucial to share alerts and requests for help on social media to increase the visibility of cases and facilitate community collaboration in the search for missing migrants.
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