Cause of journalist Roxana Ramírez's kidnapping unknown; 'The important thing right now is to find her,' says Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the cause of the kidnapping of Veracruz journalist Roxana Ramírez remains unknown, but emphasized that her search is the utmost priority. The operation involves elements from the Ministerial Police, the Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC), the Secretariat of National Defense, the National Guard, the Secretariat of the Navy, and the Secretariat of Public Security.

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Until all investigations are completed, we cannot know the real cause. The most important thing right now is to find her. And once she is found, then the investigation into why she was taken by these individuals, whom we all saw on video, can proceed. The most important thing at this moment is the search.

"Until all investigations are completed, we cannot know the real cause. The most important thing right now is to find her. And once she is found, then the investigation into why she was taken by these individuals, whom we all saw on video, can proceed. The most important thing at this moment is the search," Sheinbaum affirmed during a press conference on Friday, June 5th, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz.

Sheinbaum was questioned about the violence faced by reporters and communicators in Veracruz, a state recognized by the organization Article 19 as the most dangerous in the country for journalism. The president assured that significant work is being done to protect journalists and investigate any crimes against them. She highlighted the collaboration with the state governor to guarantee peace and security for journalists and all residents of Veracruz.

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There is a lot of work to guarantee the protection of journalists and at the same time the investigation, in case there is any case of homicide or any other crime. But the governor is working very well and we are working with her to guarantee peace and security for journalists and for all the population of Veracruz.

Veracruz's Attorney General, Lisbeth Aurelia Jiménez Aguirre, confirmed that the search for Ramírez, who was taken from her home on Tuesday, June 2nd, is a top priority for her office and the state government. The investigation includes interviewing family members and close contacts, analyzing video recordings to identify the vehicle involved, and mapping potential escape routes. Search operations are being conducted in the municipalities of Nanchital, Moloacán, and Cuichapa with the participation of various security forces. The Attorney General stressed the importance of finding Ramírez, stating that "more than any profession she may dedicate herself to, we must not lose sight that in a country and a state led by women, the search or location of a woman is a priority."

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The search for the communicator Roxana has been a priority, because beyond any profession she may dedicate herself to, we must not lose sight that in a country and a state led by women, the search or location of a woman is a priority.