Mexico City (December 13th, 2025) — The relentless efforts of madres buscadoras (searching mothers) have once again brought grim discoveries to light. In recent days, collectives reported the recovery of at least 31 skeletal remains in the wooded areas of Ajusco, Topilejo, and El Mirador, within the Tlalpan borough of Mexico City.
The remains were found in a ravine known as El Cantil, a site already marked by previous discoveries earlier this year. The search, which lasted several days, required rappelling equipment and the assistance of trained search dogs due to the difficult terrain. Alongside bones, the mothers also located clothing and personal identifications, raising hopes that some victims may eventually be identified.
Authorities have confirmed that the remains likely belong to two or more individuals, though forensic analysis is still underway to determine identities and causes of death. The area has increasingly been described by activists as a “zona roja” (red zone), underscoring its reputation as a clandestine dumping ground for victims of violence.
The mothers’ persistence reflects the broader national crisis of disappearances, with more than 100,000 people officially listed as missing in Mexico. Their grassroots searches often fill gaps left by official investigations, bringing visibility to families’ struggles for truth and justice.
Local organizations have called for increased security and transparency in the handling of evidence, while religious institutions have installed “peace mailboxes” to encourage anonymous tips that may guide future searches.
For the families involved, each discovery is both devastating and necessary — a painful step toward closure in a country where the search for the disappeared continues to define daily life.
Source: Azteca Noticias
