The authorities of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, are actively searching for the Cuban citizen Yasmani Vega López, who has been reported missing in Cancun for two weeks.
Vega López, 36 years old, was last seen on April 1st in the tourist city located in the Benito Juárez municipality, according to the alert issued by the Attorney General's Office of Quintana Roo.
Authorities requested support from the community to locate the Cuban after a report of his disappearance was filed on April 9.
The statement shared on the FGE's social media features a photo of the Cuban and describes his physical characteristics: fair skin, medium build, straight light brown hair, honey-colored eyes, 1.69 m tall, and approximately 69 kilograms in weight.
The report specifies that, as identifying features, Vega López has vertical scars on both wrists. It also notes that the clothing worn at the time of their disappearance is unknown.
The authorities urge anyone with information about the man's whereabouts to contact the telephone numbers 998 881 7150 ext. 2130 or 998 148 4285.
As of the moment this note is published, Vega López has not yet been located.
The increasing presence of Cuban migrants in Mexico over the last five years, prompted by the mass exodus of citizens from the island seeking to reach the United States, has been marked by serious dangers due to the rise in violence and organized crime networks in Mexican cities and towns.
During their transit or stay in the country, Cubans have been frequent victims of thefts, scams, extortion, disappearances, kidnappings by criminal gangs dedicated to human trafficking, and even murders.
At least six Cubans remain missing since December 2024, with no information about their whereabouts to date. According to reports from family members, the group was in Tapachula with the intention of continuing their journey to the border with the U.S.
At the end of March, local press confirmed the increase in cases of extortion, disappearances and kidnappings of immigrants waiting in that city for travel permits to cross Mexico, which has created a climate of fear among foreigners, including Cubans.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance of Yasmani Vega López and the Situation of Cuban Migrants in Mexico
Who is Yasmani Vega López and when was he last seen?
Yasmani Vega López is a 36-year-old Cuban citizen reported missing in Cancun, Mexico. He was last seen on April 1, 2025, in the municipality of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo. The Attorney General's Office of Quintana Roo has issued an alert for his search.
How can the community help find Yasmani Vega López?
The community can help by providing any information about the whereabouts of Yasmani Vega López by contacting the Attorney General's Office of Quintana Roo at the phone numbers 998 881 7150 ext. 2130 or 998 148 4285. The authorities have requested the support of citizens for any information that may contribute to his location.
What is the situation of Cuban migrants in Mexico?
The situation of Cuban migrants in Mexico is perilous due to the rise in violence and organized crime networks. Cubans have fallen victim to robberies, extortion, disappearances, and kidnappings by gangs involved in human trafficking. These dangers have intensified with the massive exodus of Cubans to the United States.
What other cases of Cuban disappearances have been reported in Mexico?
In addition to Yasmani Vega López, at least six Cubans have been missing since December 2024, with no information about their whereabouts. These cases reflect a growing phenomenon of disappearances in the context of migration and insecurity in the region.
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