Colombian Found Dead in Tecate

Body of Colombian national, Karen Sofia, found near Tecate. Her belongings suggest a journey to the U.S. border. Tragic discoveries in Tijuana and Mexicali reveal different criminal activities.

**Body Found Alongside Documents of Colombian National Near Tecate**

A body in an advanced state of decomposition was discovered on a rural road in the town of El Hongo, Tecate. This location is known for being a route towards a migrant camp where individuals attempt to cross into the United States through Jacume. Alongside the remains, personal identification and belongings of a woman named Karen Sofia, a Colombian national, were found by members of the local search and identification collective for forced disappearances in Baja California. Friends and family recognized these possessions.

Karen Sofia Siguecia Arroyo, 21, had been reported missing in Tijuana on October 23rd. Close acquaintances indicated that she intended to travel to Tecate to cross the border. Items found at the site included: a blue fabric suitcase, a brown synthetic waist bag containing a functioning pink iPhone, a black Huawei phone, and a Colombian passport attached to a multiple migration form dated October 20, 2024.

Due to the condition of the body, the State General Bureau stated that immediate identification was not possible to confirm the body’s connection to the documents. The remains were transported to the forensic medical service for DNA analysis.

**Additional Reports: Discovery of Lifeless Individuals in Tijuana**

In related news, an alarming report emerged from Tijuana where on November 15, three bodies, including that of a woman and two men, were found lifeless. The police have not yet released any identification details, and investigations are ongoing. This discovery adds to the rising concerns over the safety and violence in the region.

**Counterfeit Money Ring Busted in Mexicali**

In Mexicali, authorities uncovered a counterfeit money operation linked to a former congressional official and their offspring. During a search of their residence, officials seized a significant amount of forged currency, further complicating the legal troubles now faced by those involved.

**Drug Seizure at Ensenada Port**

Meanwhile, customs authorities in Ensenada managed to secure another significant drug shipment. As these incidents continue to pile up, the efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region remain a top priority for local law enforcement agencies.