President Claudia Sheinbaum Advocates for Digitalization and DNA Database Expansion in Mexico's Missing Persons Search
President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for the digitalization of search records and the expansion of Mexico's DNA database to improve the search for missing persons. This initiative comes as Mexico grapples with over 130,000 missing individuals nationwide, a crisis often linked to drug violence. Critics have previously accused the government of insufficient efforts in this area, leading many families to conduct searches independently. Mexico City's Comprehensive Care Center for the Search for Persons (CAIBP) serves as a model, streamlining the search process and providing humane support to families. The center, which operates 24/7, utilizes a control room with extensive security camera footage and integrates agents from various agencies to expedite investigations, achieving a 68% increase in resolved cases since 2024.
