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The family of Noguella Lezcano Milián, an 80-year-old woman who has been missing for a week, continues her search and has offered a reward of 200 dollars to anyone with information about her whereabouts.
Noguella, known as "La Gallega", was reported missing on August 16 to the Police. She is 1.50 meters tall, has blue eyes, and very short dark brown hair. Her health condition is delicate, as she suffers from epilepsy and dementia.
The lady wears a cap or scarf, resides at Calzada de San Miguel del Padrón #9603, between 5th and 6th, Luyanó Moderno (La Cuevita), and was last seen in the Wajay area.
Her granddaughter Lisandra García has made several posts on social media asking for help to find her.
“Today I posted her photo around the Cotorro church, on some light poles. Any information would be appreciated... !!!! A reward of 200 USD will be given to anyone who finds her and contacts the family!!!! It has been a week since she has been gone... We need your help (…) We want to be sure that it is her,” pleaded the young woman in a notice shared this Thursday in Facebook groups.
Independent feminist platforms activated the "Yeniset Alert," established for cases of women's disappearances.
On its social media, the Gender Observatory of the Alas Tensas magazine (OGAT) highlighted that Noguella's family continues their "relentless search" in Havana and, with this purpose, has placed posters designed by the organization in hospitals and central areas of the capital, "in the hope of obtaining information about her whereabouts."
Anyone with information that could help locate Noguella should contact the family contact number: +53 5 8879597 (Jesús).
The search for Noguella is added to other ongoing cases, such as that of the girl Maydeleisis Rosales Rodríguez, who disappeared over four years ago in Centro Habana; Karildi Caridad Marín, 25 years old, last seen on December 14, 2023, when she was heading to the Cerro municipality, also in Havana; Esperanza Cabrera Melvin, 75, who has not been heard from since December 19, 2024, when she was trying to take a transport in Colón, Matanzas; and Doraiky Águila Vázquez, 48, who disappeared on March 15 in the Cuban capital.
The latest annual report from OGAT notes that during 2024, the observatory recorded the disappearance of 28 women and girls in Cuba, 22 of whom were found alive.
The Cuban government still has not established official protocols, alert systems, and legal mechanisms to promote the search for missing persons, leaving families without resources or support networks to help locate their loved ones.
Social media, civil society organizations, observatories, and independent media are the only avenues available for the population to bring cases to light and mobilize citizen assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disappearances in Havana
What measures has Noguella Lezcano Milián's family taken to find her?
The family has offered a reward of 200 dollars for information leading to their whereabouts and has made posts on social media, in addition to putting up posters in various locations around Havana.
What is the Yeniset Alert and how is it related to the search for missing women in Cuba?
The Yeniset Alert is a warning mechanism created for cases of missing women in Cuba. In the case of Noguella Lezcano Milián, independent feminist platforms have activated this alert to assist in her search, emphasizing the importance of civic solidarity in the face of a lack of effective official responses.
What is the current situation regarding disappearances in Havana and Cuba in general?
Havana and other regions of Cuba have experienced an increase in cases of disappearances, especially among women and individuals with mental health conditions. The lack of official channels to address these cases has led families to turn to social media for help, while platforms like Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba have played a crucial role in the dissemination and active search for missing persons.
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