Mothers March in Pachuca Demanding Resources for Search of Missing Loved Ones

In Pachuca, relatives of missing persons took to the streets, carrying photographs and banners in a somber march organized by the 'Red de Madres Buscando a sus Hijos Hidalgo' (Network of Mothers Searching for Their Children Hidalgo).

During the demonstration, they vocally demanded that authorities increase the budget allocated for searching for disappeared individuals. The group also called for more personnel and better infrastructure to handle these sensitive cases. Chants of "Son, listen, your mother is fighting!" and "Where are our children?" echoed through the city as they marched from the Matilde neighborhood to the Attorney General's Office of the State of Hidalgo (PGJEH).

At the PGJEH, they confronted the acting head, Francisco Fernández Hasbun, demanding that search efforts be strengthened and their grievances addressed. The families expressed frustration over what they described as official omission and a lack of sufficient information regarding ongoing investigations. Many stated they have been forced to conduct their own searches due to the perceived inaction.

Among the cases highlighted was that of Giovani Villegas, 30, missing for a year despite a formal complaint. The families also remembered Hugo Hernández Martínez, who disappeared nearly a year ago, and a public transport operator who vanished on March 11 while on duty. In the latter case, the families noted that investigations were hampered by the alleged malfunction of nearby C2 surveillance cameras.

The collective also urged the State Government to allocate more funds to the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Disappearance of Persons, arguing that the current staff is insufficient to manage the existing caseload. They believe the shortage of agents delays the implementation of search and investigation protocols. The march concluded with a roll call of the missing, reiterating their plea for reinforced search actions, guaranteed access to justice, and an end to the abandonment felt by families still searching for their loved ones.