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After four days of desperate searching and with their hearts in their throats, Cristian's family, the young 25-year-old Cuban who had disappeared last Monday while leaving his home to sell a mobile phone, breathed a sigh of relief this Thursday upon hearing the news of his discovery.
The confirmation came from his brother Ronald Valdés Alguino, who announced on Facebook the happy resolution and clarified that the reason for Cristian's absence was not an accident or a violent crime, but an attempted fraud by third parties.
"Thank God I finally found my brother, they tried to scam him, but I found him safe and sound... To everyone who helped me, thank you from the bottom of my heart, I truly can’t repay you," Ronald expressed on his profile.
These words brought an end to the anguish of friends, neighbors, and hundreds of social media users who united throughout the week to share her image and the contact information provided by the family.
Start of the search and family desperation
The frustrating story began on Monday morning when Cristian left his house intending to find a buyer for a mobile phone.
Failing to return or communicate his whereabouts, his brother issued a call for help on social media, asking his contacts to share the alert.
The last signal from her phone was detected in the municipality of Caimito, in the province of Artemisa, which opened a lead that the family pursued relentlessly.
Each lead received—some sightings that later turned out to be false—fueled both the hope and the fear that something worse might have happened.
Frequently asked questions about the disappearance and location of Cristian in Havana
How was Cristian located after his disappearance in Havana?
Cristian was found safe and sound after his brother, Ronald Valdés Alguino, announced on Facebook that the disappearance was due to a scam attempt and not an accident or violent crime. The family had been desperately searching for four days, following reported leads and sightings.
What circumstances surrounded Cristian's disappearance?
Cristian disappeared on Monday after leaving his home with the intention of selling a mobile phone. The last signal from his phone was detected in the municipality of Caimito, in the province of Artemisa. The disappearance was due to an attempted fraud, and not to violent circumstances, as his brother clarified on social media.
What role did social media play in the search for Cristian?
Social media was crucial in the search for Cristian, as his brother turned to it for help and to spread his image and contact information. The community responded by sharing the alert, which helped keep attention on the case until Cristian was found.
How does the increasing insecurity in Cuba affect cases of disappearances?
The rising insecurity in Cuba has heightened concerns about disappearances, with an increase in reports of missing persons. The lack of effective official channels to report and search for the missing forces families to turn to social media and independent media for assistance.
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