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A Cuban mother and her teenage son have been missing in Mexico since late December 2024.
Meiling Álvarez Bravo, 40 years old, and her son Samei Armando Reyes Álvarez, 14, left Cuba more than a year ago bound for the United States.
The last time their family heard from them was on December 21, 2024, as reported on social media by journalist Mario Vallejo.
At that moment, they were heading to Tonalá, in the state of Chiapas
"The family is desperate and has reached out to me to help them share their photos in the hope that someone knows about them," noted the communicator.
Yanelys de La Caridad Ruiz Hernández, who has been in contact with the family, has provided details about the situation and shared the phone number of Margarita Bravo Díaz, mother of Meiling and grandmother of Samei, so that anyone with information can reach out to her directly.
If anyone has seen the mother and child or has any information about their whereabouts, please urgently contact the family at the phone number +53 5 6702139.
The dissemination of this information is appreciated to extend the reach of the search and assist this Cuban family in finding their loved ones.
In recent years, there have been several cases of Cuban migrants whose trail was lost in Mexico while trying to move toward the southern border of the U.S.
At the end of February of this year, the case of Dairanis Tan Ramos came to light. She is the mother of two children and is originally from Vertientes, Camagüey. She was last seen on December 18, also in the city of Tapachula.
In that case, relatives of Dairanis explained that the young woman had arrived in the Aztec country on December 9 and was heading to Mexico City from Tapachula, but they had not heard from her since.
Amid the acute Cuban migration crisis, there have been reports of kidnappings and disappearances of Cubans attempting to reach the northern border of Mexico in order to enter U.S. territory.
On their journey through the Aztec country, Cubans have frequently fallen victim to scams and kidnappings by those known as "coyotes," who promise to transport undocumented individuals to the border in exchange for money.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance of Cubans in Mexico and the Migration Crisis
Who are Meiling Álvarez Bravo and Samei Armando Reyes Álvarez?
Meiling Álvarez Bravo is a 40-year-old Cuban mother, and her son Samei Armando Reyes Álvarez is 14 years old. Both have been missing in Mexico since late December 2024. The last time they were heard from was on December 21, 2024, when they were on their way to Tonalá, Chiapas.
What can be done to assist in the search for Meiling and Samei?
Any person who has information regarding the whereabouts of Meiling Álvarez Bravo and her son Samei can contact their family directly. The contact number provided is +53 5 6702139, which belongs to Margarita Bravo Díaz, Meiling's mother.
What risks do Cuban migrants face in Mexico?
Cuban migrants face various risks in Mexico, including kidnappings and scams by "coyotes" who promise to take them to the U.S. border for a fee. These dangers have increased in the context of the Cuban migration crisis.
How has the Cuban migration crisis impacted the disappearance of individuals?
The Cuban migration crisis has led to a significant increase in cases of Cubans going missing during their transit through Mexico to the United States. Many of these cases remain unresolved, leaving families in a state of uncertainty and despair.
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