### Activists Discover Woman’s Body Amid Ongoing Disappearances in Tijuana
The grassroots organization, Todos Somos Erick Carrillo, made a grim discovery in the Alfonso Ballesteros neighborhood of Tijuana this Sunday, uncovering the body of a woman between the ages of 25 and 35. This marks the 263rd body found by the activists in various locations around the city this year alone.
The woman was found roughly 500 meters from a stream, near the intersection of Captian and Cuenca Díaz Streets, which is notably close to where Driver Germán Santoyo was murdered two months ago, according to Eddy Carrillo, the president of the group. The victim was wearing a pink blouse, striped black leggings, black sneakers, and a blue fur-lined vest.
Although there were no visible wounds on the body that would suggest a cause of death from stabbing or gunshot, the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause. After the discovery at around 11:50 AM, authorities, including the State Attorney General’s Office, forensic experts, homicide detectives, firefighters, and the Mexican Army, arrived at the scene to assist due to the challenging terrain.
Eddy Carrillo reports that about 35% of the remains found this year belonged to women, emphasizing the increasing trend of female disappearances in Tijuana and Baja California since 2022. Despite activism efforts and increased awareness, Carrillo criticizes the inaction of government authorities, particularly the state attorney general, María Elena Andrade, in addressing these disappearances.
The current number of bodies discovered mirrors last year’s figures, with previous years being significantly higher — 380 bodies in 2019 and nearly 400 in 2020. Since Todos Somos Erick Carrillo’s inception, the organization has located over 1,632 bodies.
### Related Updates on Tijuana’s Ongoing Crisis
A significant aspect contributing to the crisis in Tijuana is the lack of resources and systematic inefficiencies in local governance. Additionally, many citizens have expressed concerns over the issue of drug trafficking, which they believe contributes to the city’s crime rate and the disappearances.
The city continues to grapple with limited support from national governance and stringent financial strain. Local advocates, including community members and nonprofit organizations, are calling for increased federal intervention to combat the growing issues of violence and unsolved disappearances, particularly among women.
International human rights groups have begun to take note, yet tangible support remains minimal. Meanwhile, the city government struggles to adjust budget allocations efficiently to address these dire human rights violations, leaving many locals feeling vulnerable and unheard. As Tijuana continues to attract new residents due to economic opportunities, the issues of systemic crime and safety continue to escalate, demanding urgent action.
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