Operation intensified in the Ajusco reserve
VILLAHERMOSA, Tabasco.- Fourteen days after the disappearance of Ana Ameli García, 19 years old, the authorities redoubled their efforts in a new search operation in the forested area of Ajusco, within the Tlalpan mayor’s office. Specialized personnel from the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), agents from the Mexico City Police and civilian volunteers inspected the ecological reserve for more than five hours, without obtaining concrete indications about the whereabouts of the young woman.
Context and development of the case
The investigation dates back to July 12, when Ana Ameli was captured by the cameras of the Control, Command, Communications and Computing Center (C5) entering the hiking area. Since then, three days of tracking have been carried out, the last one standing out for the incorporation of military personnel. According to official sources, this reinforcement responds to the complexity of the terrain and the need to cover inaccessible areas with geolocation technology.
During the operation, objects such as women’s clothing and an abandoned vehicle were found, although forensic tests ruled out their connection with the case. Ana Ameli’s mother, Vanessa García, coordinated part of the search and expressed her anguish at the lack of progress: “Every hour without news is torture,” she told the press.
Implications and challenges in research
Criminology experts point out that the first 15 days are critical in cases of disappearance. The capital’s Attorney General’s Office has prioritized three lines of investigation: accident, voluntary loss or intervention of third parties. However, the absence of witnesses and the weather conditions in the reserve – with persistent fog and irregular trails – have slowed down the investigations.
Civil organizations such as Buscadoras CDMX have criticized the delay in activating specialized protocols, while the family insists on expanding media coverage. “We need more eyes to see his photo,” demanded an uncle of the victim during a press conference.
Call to action and next steps
The authorities confirmed that the searches will continue with drones and canine units in an expanded perimeter. At the same time, the telephone line 55-5658-1111 was enabled to receive anonymous information. Psychologists from the Prosecutor’s Office provide support to the family, whose pain is reflected in the nightly vigils in front of the main entrance to Ajusco.
This case revives the debate about security in urban natural areas. Data from the National Citizen Observatory reveal that, in 2025, 68% of disappearances in open spaces occurred during recreational activities.
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