Locutor Iván Michel Atilano Sought in Oaxaca; Last Seen Tuesday, August 18 in Huautla
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Radio host Iván Michel Atilano was last seen on August 18, 2026, in Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca, Mexico.
- His family and community are concerned for his well-being and are seeking public assistance to locate him.
- Atilano, 47, was wearing a black t-shirt, dark blue jeans, and black-framed glasses when he disappeared.
Concerns are mounting in Oaxaca, Mexico, for the safety of radio host Iván Michel Atilano, who has been missing since August 18, 2026. Atilano, a communicator for Radio Evolución 98.5 FM in Huautla de Jiménez, was last seen in the town center, prompting a widespread search by his family, friends, and the local community.
Family members have issued a public appeal for any information that could lead to his whereabouts, expressing deep worry for his integrity. Atilano, 47, is described as having a regular build, standing approximately 1.70 meters tall, with fair skin, an oval face, broad forehead, thick eyebrows, large eyes, a medium nose, medium mouth, semi-full lips, a square chin, and wavy, short, brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, dark blue jeans, and black-framed eyeglasses.
We request the support of the citizenry to locate Iván Michel Atilano, who was last seen last Tuesday, August 18; since then, we know nothing about him, we are worried about his integrity.
The disappearance of the radio host has caused significant concern among his colleagues and loved ones, who are urging the public to report any sightings or information immediately to the authorities or his family. The Unit for the Search of Disappeared and Unlocated Persons (DNOL) has issued a search bulletin, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
If anyone has seen him or has information that can help locate him, please contact his family or the relevant authorities.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.