Andrea, a 32-year-old Venezuelan woman missing from Móstoles, just outside Madrid, has been found. Her sister Carrie, speaking from the United States, exults with relief: “Found! Andrea is safe. She is well.”
The alert had been issued on January 18 after Andrea disappeared following a dispute with her partner. The news traveled far—thousands of miles away—sparking worry and questions. “We fear something may have happened to her, and we are scared,” Carrie told the CASO ABIERTO portal, which covers incidents and investigations for Prensa Ibérica. With no contact, no messages, and no social updates, the situation looked bleak. “My sister has a daughter who is 11, and this is the first time she hasn’t even reached out for her birthday.”
Andrea Carolina Cuadros, aged 32, described by Carrie as the person who arrived in Spain not long ago, had settled in Madrid with her father, though the last three months saw her living in Móstoles with her boyfriend. They reportedly argued, and she left. No one saw her again.
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The last conversation, on January 18, unfolded as a routine exchange. Andrea appeared to be doing fine at that moment, Carrie recalled, noting in hindsight that Andrea sounded a bit quieter than usual. She had no medication, no diagnosed illness, and no evident problems at the time.
Silence followed. Calls and messages went unanswered. The family grew anxious, with miles separating them and a sense of helplessness mounting. A friend in Galicia helped alert the police, who were told that Andrea might have left voluntarily and that she did not wish to speak with her family. The investigation reached a quiet standstill at that point.
Her photograph circulated on social media and then dominated coverage in the press, serving as a beacon for anyone who might have seen her. The plea went out in earnest: if someone had any information, please help locate her. The family described the search as painful and frustrating because the distance prevented them from acting directly.
Her image became a rallying point, a call for information that could bridge the miles between Spain and the United States. The sisters, nieces, and extended family held onto hope, determined to keep the search alive with every share and every tip that came in. The public’s help was crucial in a case that moved across time zones and borders, underscoring how social networks can be a lifeline in moments of crisis. (Source: ongoing coverage from the Open Case portal of Prensa Ibérica and related regional reporting.)
Three intense months of uncertainty—from a distance that felt almost tangible—concluded with a positive turn. The refrain shifted from fear to relief as Carrie announced the great news: Andrea is safe and well. A wave of joy washed over the family, transforming the years of worry into a restored sense of certainty and gratitude. For Carrie, the immediate need to tell the world the good news was tempered by the memory of the long days when every knock at the door seemed to promise another possible lead. The experience underscored the power of perseverance and the importance of staying connected with loved ones, even when miles apart. (Citation: public reporting and family statements documented by regional news outlets.)
The family’s ordeal was marked by a shared belief that the community and the online world played a critical role in the turn of events. The story serves as a reminder of how quickly life can pivot on a single piece of information, and how essential it is to check in with those we care about, especially when distance complicates ordinary days. In the end, the reunion brought a sense of closure and the reaffirmation that vigilance and communal support can help solve even the most challenging disappearances. (Attribution: Open Case platform and affiliated news coverage.)