The Quintana Roo State Prosecutor's Office in Mexico has called off the search for Imilsis María Arjona Medina, a 34-year-old Cuban woman who had been missing for several days. A brief announcement confirmed that the Cuban national has been "located," but it did not provide any details regarding the circumstances of her discovery.
Arjona Medina was last seen in the city of Cancún on Thursday, December 19th, but further information about where or how she went missing has not been disclosed. Her case was handled under the guidelines of the National Search System for Missing Persons, which categorizes someone as "not located" when their whereabouts are unknown and there is no evidence of a crime being involved.
There has been no information regarding Imilsis María Arjona's immigration status. It remains unclear whether she is a Cuban resident in Mexico, was in transit to the United States, or was merely visiting Cancún as a tourist.
The ongoing Cuban migration crisis has led to a rise in the number of Cubans being kidnapped in Mexico. Criminal organizations exploit this route to extort money from the migrants' families in the United States.
Understanding the Cuban Migration Crisis in Mexico
What is the current status of Imilsis María Arjona Medina?
Imilsis María Arjona Medina has been found, but the details of her situation remain undisclosed by authorities.
Why are Cubans being kidnapped in Mexico?
Criminal groups in Mexico are exploiting the Cuban migration route to demand ransom from the families of migrants who are in the United States.
What challenges does the Cuban migration crisis present?
The crisis has heightened vulnerabilities for Cubans traveling through Mexico, making them targets for kidnappings and extortion.