Activist Searching for Missing Son Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Puebla

Puebla, Mexico – Minerva González, known affectionately as "Minita," a dedicated "mother seeker" who tirelessly searched for missing persons, has died after being struck by a public transport bus. The incident occurred on August 13 in the historic center of Puebla.

González was a prominent member of the Collective "Voice of the Disappeared in Puebla." For nearly seven years, she actively searched for her son, José Martín Jiménez González, who vanished on November 22, 2018. He had left home to buy merchandise for his business and never returned. His remains were eventually identified and returned to the family in November 2025.

Even after finding her son's remains, González remained committed to her cause. She continued to participate in marches, search efforts, and various actions, offering support and solidarity to other families desperately seeking their disappeared loved ones. Her unwavering dedication made her a recognized and respected figure among search groups in Puebla.

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She was an active member of the Collective 'Voice of the Disappeared in Puebla'. For almost seven years, she searched for her son José Martín Jiménez González, who disappeared on November 22, 2018.

The tragic accident happened around 1:00 PM on August 13 at the intersection of 9 Norte and 10 Poniente. Reports indicate González was walking with the aid of crutches and attempting to cross the street when she was hit by a microbus from Route 67, unit 28. The impact threw her against the wall of an old building, leaving her with severe injuries, including a head wound. Emergency services were called to the scene, but tragically, she was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

Her passing has been met with grief from family, friends, and fellow activists. A procession accompanied her remains to the San Lorenzo pantheon, marking a somber farewell to a woman who dedicated much of her life to the fight for justice and the recovery of the disappeared.

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Even after recovering her son's remains, Minerva González continued to accompany other families who, like her, were looking for missing persons.