CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua – The search for Martha Guadalupe Mata Paredes, a 16-year-old girl reported missing on March 17, 2026, in the Nuevo Juárez neighborhood of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, has been initiated by the Prosecutor’s Office. She was last seen in the aforementioned sector.
Fiscalía Issues Search Warrant for Missing Teen
The Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Attention to Women Victims of Crime Due to Gender Reasons and the Family (FEM) issued a search warrant for the 16-year-old, who was born on May 13, 2009, in the city of Chihuahua. The agency has been actively searching for her since the day of her disappearance, with no information currently available regarding her whereabouts.
As part of her physical description, she is reported to be 160 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 67 kilograms. She has a light brown complexion and a regular build. Her hair is straight, long, and brown, and her eyes are light brown. She has a round face, with a medium, straight nose and a medium mouth.
Among her distinguishing features is a mole on the lower part of her lip. At present, there is no information available regarding the clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance.
Public Assistance Requested in Search Effort
Authorities have urged the public to provide any information that could assist in locating Martha Guadalupe. Reports can be made to the emergency numbers 911 or the anonymous tip line 089, as well as through the official website of the Prosecutor’s Office. Telephone lines are also available in various regions of the state and at the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office.
The State Attorney General’s Office and the Search Commission are maintaining an active report and are requesting the support of citizens to provide data that may contribute to her localization.
The disappearance of Martha Guadalupe Mata Paredes adds to the ongoing challenges faced by security forces in the region. The presence of organized crime continues to represent one of the greatest challenges for state security, as evidenced by other recent reports. While the immediate focus is on locating Martha, the broader context of security in Chihuahua remains a critical concern.
This incident also highlights the importance of community vigilance and prompt reporting in cases of missing persons. The collaboration between authorities and the public is crucial in resolving such cases and ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals.
The search efforts are ongoing, and authorities are appealing to anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. Every piece of information could be vital in bringing Martha Guadalupe Mata Paredes home safely to her family.
Source: https://pausa.mx/buscan-a-adolescente-desaparecida-en-ciudad-juarez/
