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More than four months have passed since the disappearance of Felicia Gómez Díaz, a 67-year-old woman residing in La Ermita, municipality of Trinidad, with no news about her whereabouts to date.
The last time she was seen was on the morning of December 5, 2024, when she left her house to look for her cows. She was wearing a green coat, leggings, rubber boots, and a blue cap from the team of Sancti Spíritus.
The disappearance has plunged her family into constant anguish. Her granddaughter, Jessica Cabrera Gómez, has kept the demand for justice and visibility alive on social media, periodically renewing the call for solidarity.
On April 5th, marking exactly four months since the incident, Jessica posted a plea for help on her Facebook profile to find her grandmother. "It has been a hard, long, desperate, and sad time for us... only the grace, kindness, and mercy of God has sustained us, strengthened us, and given us peace and hope amid this situation,” the young woman wrote.
He also sent words of thanks along with a request for the search to continue. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed and helped our family in one way or another, whether friends or even anonymous individuals. Please keep sharing and send any information, no matter how small, to my Messenger.”
Given the time that has passed and the lack of responses, the Observatorio de Género de Alas Tensas (OGAT) activated the #AlertaYeniset, a response mechanism for the disappearance of women in Cuba.
This alert, named Yeniset Rojas Pérez, who went missing in 2021, is triggered when there is a perceived risk to the life or physical integrity of the missing person, especially in contexts where official silence or the lack of effective protocols hinder investigations.
Felicia's family has no clues that could help them find out her whereabouts. They do not know where she might be or what could have happened to her.
"We really need help. Anyone who can do something, anyone who can look for it, please contact me", the granddaughter has stated on previous occasions on her Facebook profile.
The disappearance of Felicia is joined by that of Doraiky Águila Vázquez, a 48-year-old mother from Havana who has been missing for 24 days. In both cases, the common thread is the official silence and the lack of concrete results.
Doraiky left her home in Lawton, Diez de Octubre municipality, on the night of March 15, during a major blackout on the island, and has not been seen since.
Your cousin, Daisy Cruz, has led the efforts to raise awareness of the case:
"She has two children waiting for her at home, along with parents and a husband. Please, if you see her, take photos or videos and get in touch immediately."
In addition to emotional suffering, the family faces the additional risk of Doraiky experiencing transient memory loss, a condition that could hinder her voluntary return and increase the danger.
The family has offered a reward of 350,000 CUP for anyone who provides accurate information about her whereabouts and has requested massive sharing of the posts. They also shared physical details to assist in identification: 1.68 m tall, 65 kg, gray hair, olive skin, caramel-colored eyes, and a mark on the right ankle.
The numbers available for any contact are: 76039226, 50255751, 56949667, and 59696001.
Frequently Asked Questions about Disappearances in Cuba and the Case of Felicia Gómez Díaz
How long has Felicia Gómez Díaz been missing?
Felicia Gómez Díaz has been missing since December 5, 2024. The last time she was seen, she was at her home in La Ermita, Trinidad, when she went out to look for her cows. Since then, there has been no news about her whereabouts.
What actions has Felicia's family taken to find her?
Felicia's family has conducted extensive searches with the help of neighbors and friends, in addition to making constant calls on social media to request information. They have expressed their dissatisfaction with the police's delay in initiating the search. They have also denied false rumors about the case to prevent people from stopping their search for her.
How has the police responded to the disappearance of Felicia Gómez Díaz?
The family reported that the police did not act immediately because, as they stated, they had to wait 24 hours to initiate the search, a usual protocol in cases of disappearances. However, after pressure on social media, higher-ranking agents intervened four days after the disappearance.
What is the Yeniset Alert and why was it activated in this case?
The Yeniset Alert is a response mechanism for the disappearance of women in Cuba, activated when it is deemed that there is a risk to the life or physical integrity of the missing person. It was activated in the case of Felicia Gómez Díaz due to the lack of effective responses and protocols from the authorities.
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