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Family members of Doraiky Águila Vázquez, a resident of the 10 de Octubre municipality in Havana, have reported her missing since the weekend and are urgently requesting help to locate her.
For the past three days, the family, in desperation, has spread an alert on social media seeking information that will help locate her safe and sound as soon as possible.
Águila, 48 years old, walked out of her home in the Lawton neighborhood on the night of March 15, and since then, there have been no further updates on her whereabouts, her relatives specified in posts on Facebook.
In order to facilitate the search, the independent platforms Alas Tensas (OGAT) and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba (YSTCC) activated the Alerta Yeniset, created for cases of women missing in Cuba, and provided details about Águila's physical characteristics and clothing based on consultations with her family.
The woman has gray hair, a tan complexion, large caramel-colored eyes, is 1.68 m tall, and weighs 65 kg; additionally, as a distinctive mark, she has a spot on her right ankle.
She was wearing a long yellow dress with red or pink flowers at the bottom, and black and red sandals, when she was spotted on Friday on 10 de Octubre Boulevard.
However, some publications claim that it was on Saturday, around 10 a.m., when he left his home.
“She suffers from transient memory loss, for which she has been prescribed clonazepam,” warned YSTCC. Previously, based on citizen reports, OGAT had stated that Águila may have “suffered an episode of memory loss that caused her to forget the address of her home.”
The family reported her disappearance to the police, with registration number 19434.
In an update on the case published this Monday, a person close to the family reported that Águila was seen the day before by two individuals in the Agua Dulce area. Facebook user Mily Díaz appealed to residents in the area for assistance in the search and provided contact information.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Águila can contact his family at the numbers 54236523 (Gustavo), 76994590 (landline), 52423766, 59696001, 53179408, and 76902129, or report it to the police.
In Cuba, many families turn to social media to search for their missing loved ones, due to the lack of official channels to do so. Citizen solidarity and the dissemination of information on digital platforms have been crucial in the search for individuals whose whereabouts are unknown.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disappearances in Cuba and the Case of Doraiky Águila Vázquez
Who is Doraiky Águila Vázquez and what is her current situation?
Doraiky Águila Vázquez is a 48-year-old woman who has been reported missing in Havana since March 15, 2025. A resident of the 10 de Octubre municipality, she was last seen in the Lawton neighborhood. The family has urgently requested help through social media, and independent organizations have activated the Yeniset Alert for her search.
What is the Yeniset Alert and how is it being used in the case of Doraiky?
The Yeniset Alert is a system activated by platforms like Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo in Cuba for cases of women's disappearances in Cuba. In the case of Doraiky Águila Vázquez, the Yeniset Alert has been used to disseminate information regarding her disappearance and provide details about her appearance and clothing to aid in her search.
What is the role of social media in the search for missing persons in Cuba?
Social media is a crucial tool in Cuba for searching for missing persons due to the lack of effective official channels. Families and independent organizations use platforms like Facebook to alert the community and gather information that may help locate their loved ones.
How does the socioeconomic situation in Cuba affect cases of disappearance?
The socioeconomic situation in Cuba, marked by scarcity and insecurity, exacerbates cases of disappearances. The lack of medications and increasing violence heighten the vulnerability of individuals with mental illnesses, making these cases more frequent and challenging to resolve, while the authorities demonstrate ineffectiveness in their management.
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