The disappearance of a young girl in eastern Mexico City has ended in tragedy, leaving a community in shock and prompting renewed calls for justice and protection for minors.
Perla Alison, a minor from the Santa Martha Acatitla neighborhood, was last seen when she left her home to visit a nearby store. According to her relatives, she had asked permission to buy candy and was expected to return within minutes. When hours passed with no sign of her, her family alerted authorities, triggering a nationwide Amber Alert and an urgent search effort involving police, volunteers, and concerned residents.
For days, her image circulated widely across social media and news outlets, as citizen groups joined authorities in hoping for her safe return. That hope was shattered when a grim discovery was made near the Constitución de 1917 metro station. A local resident reported a strong, unusual odor coming from a vacant lot with an abandoned structure. Police responded to the call and quickly secured the area.
Specialists from the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office arrived at the scene and confirmed the worst fears of Perla’s family. The body of a minor was recovered and later identified as the missing girl. Officials stated that the body showed signs of violence, and the case has now been formally classified as a femicide, one of the most serious crimes under Mexican law.
Prosecutors have confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine what happened in Perla’s final hours and to identify those responsible. While early indications suggest she may have suffered abuse before her death, authorities emphasized that the official cause will be determined through forensic examinations and autopsy results. No arrests have been announced so far, but investigators are reviewing evidence, surveillance footage from nearby areas, and potential witness statements.
The case has sparked outrage and sorrow across the city and beyond. Community members have gathered to mourn Perla, leaving flowers and candles while demanding accountability. Advocacy groups have once again highlighted the ongoing crisis of violence against women and girls, stressing the need for stronger prevention measures, faster response times, and greater community protection.
As Perla Alison’s family prepares to lay her to rest, they are calling for justice and asking authorities to ensure that her death does not go unanswered. The tragedy stands as a painful reminder of the vulnerabilities many children face and the urgent responsibility shared by society and institutions to keep them safe.
