The Searching Families Collective of Yucatán has reported a troubling total of 270 people missing in the state. Although this number is relatively low compared to other regions in Mexico, it represents profound uncertainty and anguish for the families still searching for answers about their loved ones.
In an effort to raise awareness, women from groups including the National Unification of Searching Families, Stronger than Ever, Rahamim Network, Relatives in Search, and Searching Families of Yucatán gathered to post cards displaying the faces and details of the missing. These cards were placed on posts, walls, and display cases throughout downtown Mérida, beginning at Eulogio Rosado Park.
“This initiative aims to highlight each case and remind the public that behind every disappearance is a story left incomplete and a family seeking justice,” said Clara Gutiérrez, president of the Searching Families of Yucatán.
The collective clarified that not all the missing individuals are believed to be victims of crime, with some simply leaving the state and losing contact. Gutiérrez noted that despite having a positive working relationship with Karla Quintal Solís, head of the State Commission on Missing Persons in Yucatán, financial constraints hinder efforts to locate all the missing persons.
Olivia León, a representative of the National Unification of Searching Families, emphasized the importance of spreading awareness through these information sheets. “While these cases may differ from those in other parts of the country, it remains critical to urge authorities to continue searching and supporting affected families,” she said.
The Yucatán Commission for the Search for Persons has currently documented 200 cases of disappearances, underscoring the ongoing challenge of addressing this issue in the state.
Source: El Universal
