Call for help: Family seeks missing Cuban in Holguín

The family, visibly desperate, requests that the information be shared to aid in their search.

Missing CubanPhoto © Facebook/Daineris Vera

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The family of Cuban Jesús Agüero Rodríguez turned to social media this Sunday seeking help to locate him, after losing track of him on Saturday, March 8 in the province of Holguín.

According to the post on Facebook by user Daineris Vera, Jesús got out of a vehicle at a Mipyme near the old terminal in Santiago de La Habana to buy chicken, and from that moment on, they heard nothing more.

Facebook Post/Daineris Vera

The last description available of the young man is as follows: he was wearing a sports pullover of the Barcelona team, dark pants, carried a blue backpack, and had a wallet. The family, clearly desperate, requests that this information be shared to aid in their search.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jesús Agüero Rodríguez is urged to contact local authorities or the family immediately.

Last Thursday, a Cuban mother turned to social media in a desperate attempt to find her missing son.

Maritza Llerena Martínez sought assistance to obtain any information about the whereabouts of someone identified by some people as Renier.

These cases add to a series of recent disappearances in Cuba that have raised concern among the population. It has become common for families to turn to social media to find their loved ones. The collaboration of the community is essential to ensure these cases are resolved as quickly as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions About Disappearances in Cuba, Focusing on Holguín

Who is Jesús Agüero Rodríguez and what do we know about his disappearance?

Jesús Agüero Rodríguez is a Cuban whose family has sought help through social media to locate him. He disappeared on March 8 in Holguín after getting out of a vehicle at a Mipyme near the old Santiago de La Habana terminal to buy chicken. The last time he was seen, he was wearing a Barcelona sports pullover, dark pants, and carrying a blue backpack.

Why are disappearances common in Holguín and other parts of Cuba?

The rise in crime and insecurity in Cuba has coincided with an increase in reports of missing persons. The lack of official state channels to highlight and manage these cases forces families to turn to social media and independent outlets to search for their loved ones, causing concern and desperation among the population.

How are social media helping in the search for missing persons in Cuba?

In the absence of an official state channel to report and search for missing persons, Cuban families are using social media as a key tool to spread information about their missing loved ones. This method has been crucial in obtaining help from the community and, in some cases, locating individuals thanks to the collaboration of citizens who see them and notify the families.

What are some recent cases of disappearances in Cuba?

In addition to Jesús Agüero Rodríguez, other recent cases include Maritza Llerena Martínez, who is searching for her son Renier, and the family of Ana Celia Poll Pérez, who went missing in Holguín. Disappearances have also been reported in Havana and Pinar del Río, such as that of Yusniel Díaz Hernández and an elderly woman who has been missing for almost three months. These disappearances have raised significant concern among the Cuban population.

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