## Family of Servando Salazar Cano Protest Outside Workplace
Family members of Servando Salazar Cano organized a protest outside Prime Wheel, his workplace, where he was last seen on August 23, 2024. According to his family, Salazar Cano arrived at work at 8:20 a.m., but by 1:15 p.m., he was nowhere to be found.
The coordinator of the Missing Persons Unit of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), Fidel Corvera, reported that Salazar Cano’s cellphone was discovered at the Santa Anita shopping center, 2.7 kilometers from his workplace. Security personnel at Prime Wheel mentioned that FGE agents arrived at the factory at 11 a.m. on Monday to conduct investigations.
## Related News: Ongoing Concerns About Missing Persons
### Vigil Held for Missing Individuals in La Gallera
In related events, a vigil was organized to commemorate missing persons at La Gallera. Community members and families of the missing gathered to raise awareness and call for more action from authorities.
### FGE Requests Increased Budget for Staffing
The FGE has stated that it needs additional funds to hire more personnel to handle the increasing number of missing person cases. The head of the department highlighted that limited resources are impeding their ability to address all incidents effectively.
### Estimated 30,000 Missing Persons in Baja California
Recent estimates suggest there are around 30,000 missing persons in Baja California. This alarming figure highlights the urgent need for efficient investigative processes and adequate funding for missing persons units.
### Violence Plagues the Region
In other news, there were reports of three homicides and three gun-related injuries early Monday morning. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a grey and a black vehicle. This incident adds to the growing concerns over public safety in the region.
### Economic and Education Updates
On a different note, local business organizations emphasized that the commercial relationship between Mexico and the United States transcends political discourse. Around 80% of maquiladoras in the state are U.S.-owned. Meanwhile, teachers staged protests at the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) and Educational Systems offices, declaring they would not return to classes. Only 25% of schools resumed sessions on August 26, based on the coordinator of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE).
### Rising Inflation and Living Costs
Inflation remains a critical issue, with reports indicating a 5.15% rise in the cost of basic goods in early August. Though slightly lower than late July’s figures, the increasing cost of living continues to strain households.
### Crime and Safety Measures
Authorities discovered a body inside a vehicle in Zona RÃo early Monday morning. Additionally, a new program has been launched to educate students in high-priority neighborhoods on crime prevention. Schools in areas such as Natura, Camino Verde, Urbi Villa del Prado, and the Zona Centro will be participating.