Mexico City mayor to release report on missing persons in August

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced that her administration will present a report in August detailing progress on the issue of missing persons within the capital. This commitment comes a day after families of Ana Amelí García Gámez protested at the Angel of Independence, marking one year since her disappearance in Ajusco.

Brugada expressed solidarity with the families of the disappeared, emphasizing that addressing this issue is "one of the highest priorities" for her government. She stated, "It is very important that information is provided in detail, and that is why next month, in August, we will report on this situation, on how we are progressing, how we view the issue of missing persons in Mexico City. That we will do, and it is relevant for us and of the utmost importance."

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It is very important that information is provided in detail, and that is why next month, in August, we will report on this situation, on how we are progressing, how we view the issue of missing persons in Mexico City. That we will do, and it is relevant for us and of the utmost importance.

The mayor confirmed that both the local government and the Attorney General's Office (FGJ-CDMX) are actively involved in Ana Amelí's case. She revealed that she personally met with Ana Amelí's mother about ten days prior, an meeting that also included the FGJ-CDMX team and local search commission officials. During the meeting, the mother reiterated concerns that had already been discussed with the prosecutor's office.

Brugada assured that the government is committed to providing detailed information and supporting the families affected by disappearances. The upcoming report in August is intended to offer transparency and outline the steps being taken to address this critical social issue in Mexico City.

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About 10 days ago, I personally met with Ana Amelí's mother; the prosecutor, the Prosecutor's Office team, and the head of the City Commission were present, and she presented, well, the points she made had already been discussed with the Prosecutor's Office and were being revisited.