Mothers of Mexico's missing demand justice in emotional Culiacán vigil
Hundreds gathered in Culiacán on May 10 to honour mothers of missing persons. The annual remembrance saw activists placing photographs and flowers on the steps of the city’s cathedral. Among them was María Isabel Cruz, founder of Guerreras Search Dogs, who addressed the crowd with a powerful message for the incoming governor. The event began with collectives assembling in front of the Culiacán Cathedral. From there, they marched to the State Attorney General’s Office, carrying images of their missing loved ones. The cathedral steps were covered in hundreds of photos and floral tributes, each representing a life still unaccounted for.
María Isabel Cruz took the stage to read a statement on behalf of her group. She stressed that the disappearance of their children remains unchanged, regardless of political shifts. Her words were directed at Yeraldine Bonilla, the incoming governor, urging her not to slow down the search efforts or lose focus on the issue. Cruz offered clear advice to the new leader. She called on Bonilla to engage directly with activists, to walk alongside them, and to truly understand the pain of a 'broken mother'. The warning was firm: if the governor lacks experience in managing searches, she must learn from those who do.
The day served as both a tribute and a demand for continued action. Activists made it clear that their fight does not pause for political transitions. Their call now rests with the new governor, who faces pressure to maintain—and strengthen—the search for Culiacán’s missing.
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