During the Mazatlán Carnival parade, families of missing persons joined the march to demand more attention to their cases in Sinaloa. Holding signs and chanting “Where are they?”, they emphasized the need to strengthen searches and investigations. The protest took place amid ongoing disappearances in the region.
The Mazatlán Carnival parade, a festive event featuring music and floats along the malecón, was joined by families and groups of the disappeared. The demonstrators integrated into the procession to highlight their demands, not aiming to halt the celebration but to recall the stories behind Sinaloa's disappearance statistics.
Participants carried cardboard signs and chanted “Where are they?” as they moved along the iconic seaside walkway. Their presence contrasted with the party atmosphere, turning the space into one of remembrance and protest. Those involved stated their goal was to urge stronger search efforts and faster investigations into unresolved cases.
This event occurs against a backdrop of frequent disappearances in the state. Notable cases include four tourists still unlocated and ten miners reported missing in Concordia. Of the latter, five were found dead in a pit in El Verde, while the others remain unaccounted for. Groups and families have repeatedly called for progress in these matters to ease the uncertainty burdening many households.
