Mexico makes missing‑persons investigations a national priority
Mexico’s Federal Attorney General Ernestina Godoy Ramos declared the search for missing persons a national priority, emphasizing an integrated approach that involves victims’ families. The government disclosed a newly‑approved, nationwide investigation protocol and reported that the National Forensic Data Bank is 86 % complete, with further data to be added from June 8. In Zacatecas, Governor David Monreal Ávila hosted regional Dialogue Tables with families from eight states, reporting roughly 3,000 search actions in 2026, including live searches, field operations, genetic sampling and contextual analysis.
The state of Zacatecas was highlighted as the first Mexican entity to harmonize its legislation with new federal standards on disappearances. Officials pledged ongoing coordination among the local search commission, specialized prosecutors, police, the army and the National Guard. Civil‑society group COFADDEM reiterated that the issue must not be eclipsed by entertainment or economic agendas, urging authorities to fulfill the outstanding “debt” to families seeking truth and justice.