One of three missing children in Ecuador's Conocoto found

Authorities in Ecuador have confirmed the recovery of one of three children who were the subject of an Alerta Emilia (Emilia Alert) following their disappearance in Conocoto, a southeastern district of Quito. Maykel Paúl Curay Vaca, aged 12, has been found, but the search continues for Darianyelis Valeria Rosales, 12, and Luis Eduardo Torres Ojito, 10.

The three children were last seen on June 27, 2026, around 7:00 AM in the Jaime Roldós Aguilera and Rafael Cajiao sector of Conocoto. They were among eight children who had left the María Campi de Yoder children's home in the same area. The Alerta Emilia was issued on June 28, 2026, to solicit public assistance in locating the minors.

Darianyelis Valeria Rosales is described as 1.50 meters tall, Venezuelan, with brown eyes, olive skin, and brown hair. Maykel Paúl Curay Vaca is 1.65 meters tall, Ecuadorian, with brown eyes, olive skin, and black hair. Luis Eduardo Torres Ojito is 1.45 meters tall, Venezuelan, with brown eyes, fair skin, and brown hair. Officials have not determined the clothing the children were wearing at the time of their disappearance, and none of them have reported illnesses or disabilities.

The Alerta Emilia is a critical mechanism in Ecuador designed to expedite the search for missing children and adolescents. It aims to broaden search efforts by engaging the public and ensuring that any information regarding the whereabouts of missing individuals is promptly reported to the authorities. The public is urged to contact ECU 911 or 1800 Delito if they have any relevant information.