Overview

• Carlos Emilio Galván Valenzuela, 21, vanished in the early hours of October 5 after going to the restroom at Terraza Valentino in Mazatlán.
• The Sinaloa prosecutor’s office says its missing-person protocol remains active and reports coordination with Durango authorities and federal agencies on search operations.
• Terraza Valentino stated it delivered requested recordings to authorities, while the family says it has not been allowed to review the material.
• Families and search collectives marched in Durango on Sunday demanding Carlos Emilio’s safe return and drawing attention to at least 11 other recent disappearances, most in Mazatlán.
• The venue is reported to be linked to state official Ricardo “Pity” Velarde, prompting online calls for boycotts, and prosecutors say they are investigating a possible illegal deprivation of liberty.