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Caracas.- thirteen venezuelans They have been missing since Wednesday, October 12. That day, they boarded a boat from the San Andres Island, Colombiato Corn Island in Nicaraguabut did not reach their destination. It is a sea route that has become popular among Venezuelans who want avoid the dangerous Darien jungle to continue on its way through Central American countries and reach the United States.
Relatives told the whistlethis October 17, that the migrants boarded the boat Reyshel 1674, driven by Cristian Olivo and Wayner Justo McLaughlin De Real, skipper and assistant, respectively, at 3:00 am.
«The last communication of the majority was between 2:00 am and 3:00 am on Wednesday, October 12. They were going to travel in a boat from the island of San Andrés in Colombia to Corn Island in Nicaragua. His final destination was the United States. From that moment, no one communicated once more », he explains to the whistle William Mayora, father of one of the disappeared.
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Another of the relatives said that the last they heard from them was that they were already dating, but following they lost their phone signal.
“We are desperate. The person who coordinated the trip in Colombia tells us that they are fine, on an island, and that they will soon reach the mainland, but the days go by and our anguish grows, because We know nothing regarding them. In addition, this person has changed the version several times, “said a relative.
They also said that they have communicated with authorities of Colombia, Nicaragua and Panama, but they still do not receive a satisfactory answer. “We ask you to help us look for them, we are worried,” they said.
The missing passengers are:
1- Marisela Ruiz Pérez, 44 years old
2- Wilmer Segovia, 28 years old
3- Samuel Segovia, 7 years old
4- Jancerlin Martinez, 33 years old
5- Jaerlin Martinez, 26 years old
6- Joencer Martinez, 19 years old
7- Ruben Quintero, 37 years old
8- Noris López 72 (moves in a wheelchair)
9- Maria Zamora 37
10- Carlos Arrieta 40
11- Jairangel Rosario 27
12- Melody Rosario 18
13- William Major 29
relatives are desperate
According to what the relatives explain, there were people who were supposed to receive them in Nicaragua, but the boat never arrived. In the midst of uncertainty, family members fear that the boat is adrift, that they have been shipwrecked or are victims of any criminal act.
“That is why we are organizing ourselves in groups and we are coming into contact with the Coast Guards of Colombia and Nicaragua and other Central American countries. We are also in contact with Immigration, to see if in the midst of the chaos that is occurring, due to the decision of the United States to deport Venezuelans to Mexico, they are in some detention center“, adds Mayora, father of one of the disappeared.
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The relatives call on Venezuelans who have legal status in Central America to help them in the search, as well as on the Venezuelan and US authorities.
«It is a great despair not knowing. We hope to have an answer and that they can help us,” said William Mayora, who lives in Venezuela.
one of the travelers resides in Ocumare del Tuy y three are from Charallave, Miranda State. Another part of the group is oSan Felipe, Yaracuy state. Some went from Venezuela to Colombia and others from Argentina, according to some relatives. Those with information can contact the numbers +506 6024 2278 and +1 (407) 501-9243.
With information from Rosanna Batistelli and Nadeska Noriega.
Correspondents TeamMigration
Correspondents TeamMigration
