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The disappearance of Betsy Scull Estévez, a 16-year-old resident of Diez de Octubre municipality in Havana, has now reached six days without any information regarding her whereabouts, while family members and activists are denouncing the lack of responses and demanding citizen support amid official indifference.
Through its profile on X, the independent gender observatory Alas Tensas explained that the teenager went missing on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Scull is approximately 1.60 meters tall and has short hair. His relatives confirmed that they have already filed a report with the police, but so far they have not received any updates regarding the search.
Desperation grows as the hours pass without news. The young woman's relatives insist that any information could be vital and shared a phone number to assist in the search.
The feminist organization spread the alert on social media under the hashtag #AlertaMayde, reminding everyone that every minute counts when it comes to disappearances of minors.
However, the absence of a public protocol for action in Cuba leaves families completely helpless in the face of a growing problem that has been silenced by the authorities.
Activists and users demand that authorities implement swift and transparent mechanisms to respond to these disappearances, where every lost hour can make the difference between life and death.
A Cuban teenager identified as Deyriland Hernández Peralta, 17 years old, has been missing since August 11, while family members have requested public support on social media regarding his whereabouts.
The family of Alicia María Montes de Oca Pérez, a young woman with mental health issues, has appealed for public assistance to locate her after she went missing on August 21 in Guantánamo.
Also in the eastern territory, family and friends of a young man identified as Over Luis are conducting an intense search following his disappearance on August 18, with no news of his whereabouts to date.
The family of Annia Robert Isaac, originally from Guantánamo, has made an urgent appeal for help and is offering a reward of 250 dollars to anyone who can find her and keep her safe until she can be rescued by her loved ones.
Furthermore, the family of Noguella Lezcano Milián, an 80-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks, continues the search and has offered a reward of 200 dollars to anyone with information regarding her whereabouts.
In recent years, desperate families have had to turn to social media to spread photos and basic information about their missing loved ones, due to the lack of a public rapid alert system and the silence of official media.
This institutional vacuum has forced communities to create their own search channels through Facebook groups and WhatsApp chains, where reports, testimonials, and possible leads are shared.
Nonetheless, at the end of July, the Educational Channel of the Cuban state television broke the institutional silence regarding the disappearance of Doraiky Águila Vázquez, a 48-year-old woman from Havana whose whereabouts have been unknown since March 15.
Frequently Asked Questions about Disappearances in Cuba
What is the current situation of Betsy Scull Estévez?
Betsy Scull Estévez, a 16-year-old Cuban teenager, has been missing for six days since August 24, 2025, with no information regarding her whereabouts. Her family has reported her disappearance to the police, but they have not yet received any results from the search.
What actions are Cuban families taking in response to the lack of official answers regarding disappearances?
In the absence of a public rapid alert system and due to the silence of the authorities, Cuban families have turned to social media to spread photos and information about their missing loved ones. They have created their own search channels through Facebook groups and WhatsApp chains.
Why is it crucial to implement an official protocol for disappearances in Cuba?
The absence of an official protocol in Cuba leaves families helpless in the face of increasing disappearances that are silenced by the authorities. Every hour lost can be the difference between life and death, which is why swift and transparent mechanisms are demanded to respond to these situations.
What additional cases of recent disappearances in Cuba have been reported?
In addition to Betsy Scull Estévez, several cases of disappearances have been reported in Cuba, such as Deyriland Hernández Peralta, a teenager missing since August 11, and Alicia María Montes de Oca Pérez, a young woman with mental health issues who disappeared on August 21 in Guantánamo. These cases reflect a growing phenomenon in the country.
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