Sonora Prosecutor's Office Solves Case of Activist Ceci Flores' Son; Five Face Charges

Sonora's Attorney General's Office announced it has clarified the case surrounding the disappearance and death of Marco Antonio Sauceda Rocha, the son of prominent activist Ceci Flores, leader of the Madres Buscadoras de Sonora collective. The investigation has led to five individuals facing criminal charges for their alleged roles in the events that occurred in May 2019.

State investigators identified members of a criminal cell linked to Marco Antonio's disappearance in Bahía de Kino. Further investigation revealed the involvement of a second criminal group. A significant breakthrough occurred on March 25, 2026, when skeletal remains were discovered during a search. These remains were later confirmed through genetic and forensic analysis to belong to Marco Antonio Sauceda Rocha.

The confirmed remains were handed over to Ceci Flores on March 31, 2026, and Marco Antonio was buried in Bahía de Kino on April 2, 2026. The investigation resulted in eight arrest warrants being issued for alleged members of the involved criminal cell, with six warrants being executed. One warrant was for an individual who had already passed away.

The five individuals now facing prosecution are Felipe de Jesús “N”, Sergio Elliot “N”, Francisco Javier “N”, Martín “N”, and Alán Eduardo “N”. They are charged with disappearance committed by private parties and criminal association. Marco Antonio disappeared on May 4, 2019, and his mother, Ceci Flores, had been tirelessly searching for him for nearly seven years until his remains were located. The Attorney General's Office stated it will continue its investigation to fully resolve the case and ensure justice for the victim and his family.