Overview
- The Instituto Mexicano De Fauna, Flora y Sustentabilidad Social and peers publicly confirmed Huerta’s death, with the announcements appearing on social networks.
- The institute confirmed the news Tuesday, August 25, and said Huerta taught in its diploma programs and had been a leading voice for accessible biology and sustainability.
- No cause of death has been released and Huerta’s family has not issued a public statement, prompting calls from colleagues for respect and privacy.
- Huerta stopped posting in July and her final public message urged justice and protection for environmental defender Alex Serna, a recent death she referenced directly.
- Followers and fellow creators have shared condolences while some unverified social-media posts mention mental-health struggles, a claim not corroborated by officials.