12-year-old Cuban girl found after being reported missing in Camagüey

The minor had been missing since Friday afternoon.


The journalist Iris Mariño, from the independent outlet La Hora de Cuba, reported that "Emelis," a 12-year-old girl who had been missing since Friday afternoon in the city of Camagüey, has just been located.

Facebook Capture/Iris Mariño

The trace of the minor had been lost after leaving her home on the afternoon of May 16 in the Bobes neighborhood, heading to her paternal grandmother's house, located in the city center, a place she never reached.

In a recently published video on social media, Iris Mariño stated that she received notice from the stepmother of the minor that the girl is now at her mother's house.

As of the closure of this report, no further details have emerged regarding the circumstances of the girl's discovery, nor the cause of her disappearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance of the Girl in Camagüey

Where was the girl Emelis located in Camagüey?

The girl Emelis was found at her mother's house after being missing since she left for her grandmother's home in the center of Camagüey.

What did the community do to locate Emelis?

The community mobilized through social media, sharing information about Emelis's disappearance and requesting the public's assistance in finding her.

What details are known about Emelis's disappearance?

Until now, no additional details have been revealed regarding the circumstances of Emelis' disappearance or how she was located.

How has Cuban society reacted to cases of disappearances?

The Cuban society has shown a growing concern about the increase in cases of disappearances and the lack of information and action from the authorities, turning to social media and independent outlets for assistance.

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