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Cuauhtémoc Lifts Closure of Casa de las Mercedes After Safety Plan Approved

Reports of abuse and trafficking remain under investigation, with former residents questioning the care of girls moved during the closure.

Overview

  • Borough officials removed suspension seals after the home presented an accredited Internal Civil Protection Program valid through 2028.
  • The facility in Colonia San Rafael had been sealed on October 29 in coordination with INVEA for lacking complete civil protection documentation.
  • Roughly 80 residents were transferred to two alternate sites following the shutdown, according to reporting.
  • Former residents allege the relocated girls face poor conditions, insufficient food, and mistreatment at the receiving locations.
  • Egresadas also cite lapses in psychiatric follow-up and medication, pointing to a video showing a minor in crisis, as criminal probes into alleged rape and trafficking continue.