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Maura Vázquez, the mother of Doraiky Águila Vázquez, missing since March 15 in Havana, published a desperate message that conveys her anguish and pain.
“Sharing, looking at the phone, is already part of my life, accompanied by pain and much anguish, seeking help for everyone to look for my dear Doraiky Águila, and hoping for news on where they can see her. Having to see my beloved daughter only in photos makes the tears never stop. But I ask God, the universe, to have everyone share, post, to look everywhere, to call us, to find her,” starts saying this distraught mother.
Maura thanked the expressions of support and good wishes from a community that "is already demanding greater action to locate Doraiky."
"Among the gestures of support from people, a girl with a calm and precise manner of speaking embraced me, pained and tearfully said: 'I was your daughter's student; she taught me so much about Law and helped me in many aspects of life. And I say this with complete sincerity: the Law she taught so well is not being applied to her, nor the values she always demonstrated as a human being,'" she recounted.
The young woman told him that her daughter was greatly admired for being "very observant, and on one occasion she noticed that a student couldn't go home due to lack of money, and she immediately bought her a bus ticket and shared the soap from her home with students from the province."
"Mom, shout it to the four winds that Doraiky deserves the best techniques, the best professionals, and that the country's leadership hears about it and gets involved," the young woman pleaded.
This mother recounted that the meeting with her daughter's missing classmate ended with a hug and "a cry full of pain, and I couldn't take it anymore due to so much uncertainty, sadness, and helplessness, seeing the months go by and no authority has given me a single piece of news."
Governmental negligence
Last month, Vázquez made a strong and heartfelt appeal on social media, directly holding the Cuban government responsible for the lack of results in the search.
"I don't want to think, nor can I bear to acknowledge, that my daughter Doraiky Águila has been absent from home for three months and nine days. It is desperate, painful, and heartbreaking to know that she is exposed to violence, high biological risks, dehydration, lack of nutrients, water, medications, professional medical assistance, and much more," she said.
Maura, visibly affected by the anguish and lack of answers, also highlighted the psychological impact that the disappearance has caused on her daughter, her two grandsons—ages 14 and 15—and the rest of the family "that is constantly searching for her."
In her message, Maura set aside the pleas and adopted a firm tone:
"My intention is to be critical, that is to say, to speak the truth so that we can work on what is real; I no longer ask, do not plead, do not implore; I hold the Cuban government responsible for the search process," he emphasized.
The elderly woman reported the lack of mobilization of human and logistical resources that the State could use to expedite the search for missing persons.
He affirmed that there are available forces—such as students from MININT, military schools, the Navy, the CDR, and even political schools—that could be utilized without affecting the institutional structure.
A case without a solution
Doraiky Águila disappeared during a general blackout in Havana on March 15 of this year.
According to her family, she suffers from episodes of transient memory loss, which may have caused her disorientation. She is not an aggressive person and had already shown signs of mental confusion days before her disappearance.
In light of the lack of progress, the relatives offered a reward of 350,000 CUP to anyone who provides credible information about their whereabouts.
However, so far the authorities have not provided official updates, and the case remains unresolved.
Doraiky's case adds to other reported disappearances in Cuba that have raised increasing citizen concern, given the apparent lack of effective institutional mechanisms to respond to such emergencies.
Meanwhile, Maura Vázquez continues her fight with determination, supported by compassionate citizens who have joined the call to raise awareness of Doraiky's disappearance and demand immediate action.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance of Doraiky Águila
When and where did Doraiky Águila disappear?
Doraiky Águila disappeared on March 15, 2025 during a general blackout in Havana. The last time she was seen, she was in the Lawton neighborhood, in the Diez de Octubre municipality.
What actions has Doraiky's family taken to find her?
The family of Doraiky has taken multiple actions to locate her: they have offered a reward of 350,000 pesos, have spread her photo across social media, and have activated alerts through independent platforms. The mother, Maura Vázquez, has tirelessly roamed Havana with a poster seeking information about her daughter.
What has been the Cuban government's response to the disappearance of Doraiky Águila?
So far, Cuban authorities have not provided official updates nor have they activated visible search mechanisms for Doraiky, which has led to criticism and frustration from her family and the community.
Why is Doraiky Águila's situation critical?
Doraiky experiences episodes of transient memory loss, which increases her vulnerability. Her disappearance during a blackout and the lack of medical attention can put her life at risk. Furthermore, the absence of institutional support has left her family in a desperate situation.
What impact has Doraiky's disappearance had on the Cuban community?
The disappearance of Doraiky Águila has sparked significant civic mobilization and solidarity within the Cuban community. Her case has become a symbol of institutional neglect and the lack of effective official mechanisms to respond to emergencies of this nature in Cuba.
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