Claudia Sheinbaum’s War on Crime in Mexico Faces a Grim Reckoning: 133,000 Missing People
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is under pressure to end one of her country’s most painful tragedies: the disappearance of more than 133,000 people.
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Mexico’s Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing
Mexico’s heavy security investment for the World Cup is drawing criticism from families of the disappeared, who argue the focus on safety for teams and fans ignores their search for missing loved ones.
Man Is Arrested in Bahamas Days After Michigan Woman Goes Missing
The Bahamian police said they had arrested an American man in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who fell off a dinghy while boating with her husband.
Body of Missing American College Student Is Found in Spain, Police Say
James Gracey, 20, a student at the University of Alabama, disappeared during a visit to a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona. His body was found on Thursday, the police said.
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing
Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.
As Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Investigators Focus on Track
Officials on Tuesday were struggling to identify bodies from the crash near the southern city of Córdoba, which killed at least 41 people.
James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
Families search for information about those unaccounted for.
Desperate families are searching for news about their missing children and loved ones, more than a day and a half after the inferno at a bar.
Teen Recounts Escape from Deadly Swiss Fire
People gathered at memorials in the resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, to grieve for the victims of a deadly New Year’s fire at a bar. A survivor described her harrowing escape.