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Body Found in Cistern at Former ISSSTE Hospital Demolition in Tlatelolco

Firefighters recovered the remains, which are now at INCIFO for necropsy under a prosecutor-led investigation.

Overview

  • Workers reported the discovery at the former Hospital Doctor González Castañeda site at Eje Central and Eje 2 Norte in the Tlatelolco housing complex.
  • Protección Civil confirmed the finding and notified ministerial authorities after responding to the call from the demolition crew.
  • Specialized FGJCDMX forensic teams performed initial on-site procedures focused on identifying the victim and assessing possible causes of death.
  • The Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos executed recovery maneuvers due to the body’s location at the bottom of a hard-to-access cistern.
  • SSC secured the perimeter as demolition continued in partial operation under supervision, and officials have not released the person’s identity or cause of death.