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Mexico City Removes 80 Girls From Casa de las Mercedes as Rape Case Advances and Trafficking Probe Expands

An adolescent's letter to the DIF reporting abuse triggered the operation.

Overview

  • City authorities and the DIF transferred 80 girls and adolescents from the shelter to government care, with 47 taken from the Schultz site and 33 from Berriozábal.
  • Aquiles “N” was arrested and formally bound to process for aggravated rape of a 17-year-old and remains detained at Reclusorio Oriente.
  • Prosecutors are examining alleged transfers of minors to private homes for domestic work as possible exploitation or human trafficking, with staff and the owner under investigation.
  • The Mexico City prosecutor’s office has completed 11 psychological and medical examinations so far and continues to analyze whether there are additional rape or trafficking cases.
  • Protective measures are in place to shield victims from contact by suspects, and officials are evaluating longer-term placement options for the rescued minors.