Overview

• Authorities confirmed the girl's body was found in a predio in the locality of Acatipa in the municipality of Xochiatipan.
• Maricela had been missing since September 5 after leaving her primary school in Ixtaczoquico, according to the state search bulletin.
• The state prosecutor’s office (PGJEH) opened a carpeta de investigación and forensic personnel began diligencias to determine what happened.
• Officials have not released the cause or circumstances of the death, and residents are demanding clarity and justice.
• In a separate case, a newborn found near the Tlamaco-Juandho canal in Atitalaquia on September 9 is also under PGJEH investigation.