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A woman identified as Sonia Comendador Sánchez, 46 years old, has been missing since the early hours of August 29 in the city of Camagüey, after escaping from her home through the roof while experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
According to the information provided by her family to activist Irma Broek, Sonia is in a state of disarray and, in that condition, she is unable to recognize even her own children. She was wearing a green jumpsuit and was barefoot at the time of her disappearance.
Neighbors on Dama Street, where she lives, claim that the woman left in the early morning without anyone being able to stop her.
Since then, their loved ones have initiated an intense search and have requested the community's assistance in locating him.
At this moment, she does not recognize any of her three children. Any information would be appreciated: contact +53 54506702 her sister (Juana) or +53 56930610 (cousin) or +53 56520382, Broek indicated.
The family requested to share the alert on social media and community media to broaden the search and ensure Sonia’s swift return home.
Social media has become an essential tool for finding missing persons in Cuba.
In the absence of effective institutional channels, families use platforms like Facebook to share photos and details of the missing, hoping that community solidarity will aid in their recovery.
This week it was also revealed that a Cuban teenager identified as Deyriland Hernández Peralta, 17 years old, has been missing since August 11, 2025.
Enrique Peralta, the young man's uncle, requested public assistance on social media to locate him.
He assured that they are worried about her whereabouts and that they rule out the possibility of her having left the country because she did not have the financial resources to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disappearances in Cuba
Who is Sonia Comendador Sánchez and what happened to her?
Sonia Comendador Sánchez is a 46-year-old woman from Camagüey who has been missing since August 29, 2025. She escaped from her home through the roof while experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Her family and activist Irma Broek have requested the public's help to find her, spreading her case on social media due to the lack of effective institutional channels in Cuba.
How are Cuban families using social media to find their missing loved ones?
In the absence of a public rapid alert system in Cuba, families have turned to social media platforms like Facebook to share photos and details of missing persons, hoping that community solidarity will assist in their location. This grassroots initiative has become a vital resource for mobilizing the search, although it also highlights the fragility of official protocols.
Why is the situation of people with mental illnesses particularly vulnerable in Cuba?
The shortage of psychiatric medications in Cuba worsens the situation for individuals with mental illnesses, increasing the frequency of their crises. Without proper pharmacological control, episodes of disorientation and crises are more common, raising the risk of individuals going missing. Activists and family members have reported the lack of effective search protocols by Cuban authorities.
What are some recent cases of disappearances in Cuba mentioned in the context?
Among the recent cases are Deyriland Hernández Peralta, a teenager missing since August 11, 2025, and Alicia María Montes de Oca Pérez, a young woman with mental health issues who went missing in Guantánamo on August 21, 2025. Both cases highlight the use of social media to search for missing persons and the lack of an effective institutional response.
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