Mexico City Metro video of child-like figure sparks viral debate

A viral video recorded at the Balderas station of the Mexico City Metro has sparked intense debate on social media. The footage shows a person observing the tracks, initially focusing on a rat, before a human-like silhouette appearing to be a child emerges from the tracks and runs into the darkness of the tunnel just before a train arrives.

Viewers on platforms such as TikTok, X, and Instagram have reacted with a mix of fear and skepticism. Some users have attributed the footage to paranormal phenomena, linking it to local urban legends such as the ‘Rat Man’ or the Mesoamerican myth of the ‘nahual’.

However, many observers have questioned the authenticity of the recording, suggesting it may be a digital montage or content generated using artificial intelligence. There is currently no evidence to confirm the figure is anything other than a digital creation or a practical effect.