Alerta Mafe: Help sought to find five missing minors

Paraguay's Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence, in conjunction with the National Police's Missing Persons Unit, has issued an urgent Alerta MAFE for five missing minors. The authorities are appealing to the public for collaboration in gathering information to help locate the children and adolescents.

The Alerta MAFE protocol aims to coordinate institutional efforts for the widespread dissemination of information about missing minors. The Ministry released the current search bulletins, detailing each case. The alert highlights the urgency of finding these young individuals.

Among the missing is 9-year-old Lucy Pajine Picanere Etacoro and 12-year-old Ada Rosalía Barboza Chiqueñoro, both last seen in the Filadelfia district of Boquerón department on June 12, 2026. Also missing is 13-year-old Luis Augustin Torales Martínez, last seen in Itauguá on the same day, wearing a navy blue outfit and black Crocs.

Additionally, 17-year-old Tania Magalí Rojas Cañiza disappeared on June 11, 2026, from Iturbe, last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, white t-shirt, and black jacket. Sixteen-year-old Nicol Yanet Aquino García was last seen in Asunción on June 11, wearing cream jeans and a light blue hoodie.

Authorities urge anyone with information to report it anonymously and free of charge to emergency lines, including the 911 system, 130, 147 Fono Ayuda, or directly to investigators at 0986 760 083.