Yoneli Álvarez’s family demands deeper investigation following disappearance in Santiago
The disappearance of Yoneli Álvarez, a 14-year-old teenager, has plunged those close to her into deep uncertainty. Faced with a lack of clear answers, her relatives reject the hypothesis that the minor threw herself into the Yaque del Norte River and have formally requested that the authorities intensify search and investigation efforts to clarify the events that occurred in Santiago.
Doubts about the official version and findings in the area
The family’s lawyer, Rafael Álvarez, has questioned the theory of the accident in the tributary, pointing out that the weather conditions on the night of the incident, marked by heavy rains, made the terrain extremely dangerous. According to the jurist, the minor’s physical build would have prevented her from overcoming the strong river current, suggesting that other lines of investigation must be explored.
A critical point in the case is the finding of possible traces of blood in the area, an element that investigators will need to analyze to determine its origin and relationship to the disappearance. This discovery has raised the concern of the relatives, who fear that Yoneli may have been the victim of a violent act.
What we want is for the girl to be found. We ask that all available resources and specialized teams be used to search the most dangerous areas of the river.
Rafael Álvarez, legal representative of the family.Testimonials and the call to the authorities
The investigation also focuses on the testimony of a teenager who was accompanying Yoneli. According to the versions circulating, the missing minor allegedly asked for help before fleeing the scene, presumably pursued by an individual. These details are fundamental to reconstructing the young woman’s last moments alive.
Although the Public Prosecutor’s Office has assured that it is maintaining constant efforts, the family is demanding a greater deployment. While rescue agencies continue to comb the vicinity of the Yaque del Norte river, the community of Santiago remains attentive to any news, maintaining hope of finding Yoneli Álvarez safe and sound.
