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Dan la vida para encontrar a sus hijos desparecidos: estas son las madres buscadoras de México
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
Alicia Trejo lleva más de 14 años buscando a su hijo Francisco Albavera Trejo, quien desapareció el 26 de marzo de 2012 cerca del Metro Pantitlán, en el oriente de la Ciudad de México. Recuerda que su familia recibió entonces un mensaje que decía que el joven...
Key takeaway Recuerda que su familia recibió entonces un mensaje que decía que el joven...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The plight of Mexico's madres buscadoras resonates deeply in El Paso , a city that shares a border and strong cultural ties with Mexico. Many El Pasoans have family members or friends who have been affected by the violence and disappearances that have plagued Mexico for decades. The determination and resilience of women like Alicia Trejo, Martha Angélica Martínez Pérez, and María de la Luz Solís serve as a testament to the human cost of this crisis. As El Paso continues to navigate its own complex relationships with Mexico, the stories of these madres buscadoras underscore the need for increased cooperation and support between the two countries in addressing the root causes of violence and disappearance. The city's own experiences with cross-border crime and trafficking make it clear that the fate of Mexico's missing persons is not just a Mexican issue, but a binational one that requires a coordinated response.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
Alicia Trejo lleva más de 14 años buscando a su hijo Francisco Albavera Trejo, quien desapareció el 26 de marzo de 2012 cerca del Metro Pantitlán, en el oriente de la Ciudad de México. Recuerda que su familia recibió entonces un mensaje que decía que el joven...
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