Search for missing teenager in Havana (Update)

The teenager left his house on Saturday and had not been seen until Thursday. An aunt told CiberCuba this Friday that he has been found.

William Omar Prieto BermúdezPhoto © CiberCuba

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Update: El adolescente ya apareció, confirmó una tía del menor a CiberCuba, sin dar más detalles del caso.

The family of William Omar Prieto Bermúdez, a Cuban teenager residing in the Havana municipality of Guanabacoa, has reported his disappearance since last Saturday and is urgently seeking help to find him.

According to his family members who wrote to CiberCuba, William left his home on Saturday and has not returned.

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Despite having filed the corresponding report with the authorities, they have not received any news about their whereabouts so far.

“Please, you can post your photo… He has been away from home since Saturday and he knows where he lives. We don’t know anything,” expressed relatives of the young man, who have intensified their search on social media and are asking for the community's help.

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If anyone has information about William Omar Prieto Bermúdez, they can contact the number 56234957. Any information can be crucial in locating his whereabouts.

In recent years—coinciding with the increase in violence in Cuba—reports of missing persons in Cuba have become frequent.

Families, lacking an official channel to bring these cases to light, are desperately turning to social media and independent media in search of help to locate their loved ones.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance of William Omar Prieto Bermúdez and Other Disappearances in Cuba

Who is William Omar Prieto Bermúdez and when did he disappear in Havana?

William Omar Prieto Bermúdez is a teenager residing in Guanabacoa, Havana, whose disappearance was reported by his family since last Saturday. Despite having filed the appropriate complaint with the authorities, there is still no information about his whereabouts.

How can the community help in the search for William Omar Prieto Bermúdez?

William's family has requested the community's assistance in spreading the image of the teenager on social media and any relevant information. If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, they can contact the number 56234957, as any detail could be vital.

What measures can be taken in Cuba to activate an alert in the case of a missing child?

In Cuba, a non-official alert known as the Mayde alert can be activated to locate missing minors. To activate this alert, specific information must be provided such as the full name, physical description, clothing worn the last time they were seen, and contact information. This system is utilized by activists due to the lack of official protocols for addressing the disappearance of minors.

What challenges do Cuban families face when reporting disappearances?

Cuban families face inefficiency and inaction on the part of the authorities when reporting disappearances, leading to a lack of responses and concrete actions from the police. In light of this, families turn to social media and independent media to seek help and raise awareness of the cases.

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CiberCuba Editorial Team

A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest. At CiberCuba, we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis.

CiberCuba Editorial Team

A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest. At CiberCuba, we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis.