‘Nicholette’, the influencer who disappeared in Culiacán, is located alive

The Sinaloa Prosecutor's Office reports that the influencer Nicole Pardo, 'Nicholette', was found alive after her disappearance in January.

The Prosecutor’s Office says that’s it. But it doesn’t say where or how.

A brief statement this Saturday. The Sinaloa Attorney General’s Office reported that Nicole Pardo Molina, the 20-year-old influencer known as ‘Nicholette’ or ‘La Muchacha del Salado’, has already been found alive. They appreciated the citizen collaboration. End of the statement.

What there is not: details. The institution does not disclose the place where it was found, nor the circumstances of its location. Nothing about his state of health. Nothing about possible detainees. Just the cold fact: she’s alive.

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A case that moved (and went viral)

Nicole, originally from Phoenix, Arizona, used to visit Culiacán, where she had family and a business. His fame grew in 2023 when he was the protagonist of the corrido ‘La Muchacha del Salado’.

On January 20, everything changed. She was deprived of liberty in the Isla Musalá neighborhood, in Culiacán. Armed subjects forced her into a vehicle. The event was recorded by the cameras of his Cybertruck and the video came on social networks. The image of the young woman being forced into a white van went around the digital world.

After that, silence. Until today.

“The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sinaloa reported this Saturday that Nicole Pardo Molina… has already been located alive.”

The question that remains floating, as always in these official cases: what really happened during these almost three weeks? The full version remains a mystery. For now, we only know the most hopeful ending: she is alive.

Minor is attacked with a machete on the beaches of Ahome

Fishermen help a minor attacked with a machete on Ahome beach.

A minor was attacked with a machete on Las Salinas beach, in the municipality of Higueras de Zaragoza, municipality of Ahome. Fishermen who were in the area intervened to stop the attack and transferred the injured man to the Gynecological-Pediatric Hospital No. 2 of the IMSS in Los Mochis, where he was admitted.

Attack details

Two young men on a motorcycle arrived with machetes and repeatedly attacked the minor, whose age was not specified. The intervention of the fishermen prevented the injuries from becoming more serious. Investigative elements went to the hospital to collect testimonies and data that would allow the aggressors to be identified.

The incident occurs five days after a fight with machetes during the Virgen del Refugio festivities, in the same municipality. On that occasion, several horse riders participated in the fight, some using whips. No injuries were reported, but the incident spread on social networks.

As a consequence of these acts, municipal authorities canceled the dance scheduled in honor of the Virgen del Refugio during the weekend. The participation of the so-called “macheteros” is being investigated, since the carrying of machetes outside of working hours in the countryside is prohibited.

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Sheinbaum: “The end does not justify the means” in the Zambada case

The president questions the display of the FBI plane and reiterates Ken Salazar's contradictions.

Sheinbaum insists on violation of sovereignty

President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that the arrest of Ismael “Mayo” Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, does not justify an alleged violation of Mexican sovereignty. In his morning conference, he pointed out that the heart of the matter is not the capture, but how it happened.

“The end does not justify the means. Of course, this leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, it’s good that he is detained. He had an arrest warrant here, but the issue is whether there was a violation of sovereignty in that arrest,” he declared.

Sheinbaum also referred to statements by former ambassador Ken Salazar, who stated that the aircraft used to transport Zambada to the United States did not belong to the US government. However, the president pointed out contradictions.

“What it does not explain is how the FBI itself presents the plane at a fair as if it had been an FBI operation. That is the contradiction,” he said.

The president indicated that the government requested the Attorney General’s Office to incorporate these new elements into the investigation folder. He considers that there are omissions and lack of clarity in the information provided by the former diplomat.

Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez compared the case to the kidnapping of doctor Humberto Álvarez Machain in 1990. At that time, Mexico defended national sovereignty beyond the crimes charged. Velasco accused those who today criticize the current government’s position of inconsistency.

Sheinbaum added that Zambada’s capture also sparked clashes between organized crime groups in Sinaloa. He insisted that the issue will continue on the bilateral agenda and that the FGR’s investigation must continue.

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Mexico files criminal complaints for deaths in immigration custody

Foreign Ministry reports 17 Mexicans killed in incidents linked to ICE.

The Mexican government announced legal actions to protect its citizens in the United States. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, reported that 17 compatriots have lost their lives in incidents related to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE).

Of that total, 14 died while in custody in detention centers. The other three died during immigration operations. The information was revealed during an announcement about strong measures to defend the human rights of Mexicans abroad.

Actions of the Mexican government

Among the notable actions, criminal complaints will be filed with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to clarify the circumstances of each death. Velasco Álvarez stressed the need to investigate these events and demand accountability from the US authorities.

The Mexican government seeks to guarantee that the rights of its citizens are not violated during immigration processes. The complaints are part of a broader strategy to address the situation of Mexican migrants, especially those detained by ICE.

So far, no additional details have been released about the specific cases or the status of ongoing investigations. The Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to the protection of Mexicans abroad and the monitoring of these incidents.

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