Death of Cuban Migrant During Trip to United States

Jennifer Tamayo, a young Cuban migrant who was making her way to the southern border of the United States, died of apparent natural causes late last week in Mexico City, according to reports from relatives on social networks.

Her sister, Dayani Morales, who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, published a plea for her sister’s health last Saturday.

however, Another publication on the same day confirmed the worst outcome.

“Today was a sad blow for me as I learned of your departure, friend. I still can’t believe it. Yanni, RIP, friend. I took care of you in Tapachula when you got that flu and I couldn’t be by your side today“, a friend of the deceased, also Cuban, expressed his condolences on Facebook.

“I want to take with me beautiful memories of that chubby blonde, happy and very helpful. Today you are in heaven. I just hope God has you in his holy glory,” he added.

“They say it was because his abdomen was swollen and leaking fluid. According to what they say, he had a pulmonary effusion.After inquiring about the cause of the girl’s death, Miladys Poro responded in the comments section.

The family has not released details about Jennifer’s cause of death.

Natural of municipality of Jibarain the province of Holguin, Jennifer Tamayo was the mother of two girls who were left in the care of relatives in Cuba. The girl’s intention was to reach America to give her daughters a better future.

It was Jennifer Tamayo’s birthday just three weeks ago and she received heartfelt congratulations online from her sister.

Unfortunately, death surprised her before she could achieve her goal of reaching the United States, causing great grief to her family and friends.

The family has shared information asking for help with cremation and repatriation costs of the young Cuban mother’s remains.

“Today I am going through a very difficult situation. As you may already know, I lost my daughter in Mexico. I need all of your help to perform her last rites and bring her back to Cuba. I am publishing this. So he can help me,” his father, Israel Tamayo Cuesta, wrote on Facebook, giving information on how to help the family during this difficult time.

Unfortunately, the US There have been several instances of Cubans dying from various causes while traveling overland to the region, particularly in the last two years.

In the most recent cases, other young Cubans 26 years old and identified as Nuervis Lopez QuinonesDied in late 2023 in a traffic accident, which has become one of the most frequent causes of death for Cuban migrants during the journey.