Perla Alison, a young girl from Santa Martha Acatitla, went missing after leaving her home to buy candy. Her family reported that she never returned, prompting a nationwide Amber Alert and a large-scale search by authorities and citizens.

Days later, her body was discovered in an empty lot near the Constitución de 1917 metro station. A local resident called 911 after detecting a foul odor coming from an abandoned building. Officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) responded, and forensic teams from the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office made the tragic discovery.

Authorities confirmed that the body showed signs of violence. Although the autopsy results are still pending, early evidence suggests that Perla Alison may have suffered abuse before her death. A femicide investigation has officially been launched.

The case has sparked national outrage. Social media users, activists, and feminist organizations had widely shared her photo during the search and are now demanding justice and accountability.

Citizens are calling for swift and exemplary punishment for those responsible. The incident adds to growing concern over the safety of women and girls in Mexico, where femicide remains a pressing and deeply rooted issue.

Perla Alison’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers many children face, even during everyday activities like walking to a neighborhood store.

As the investigation continues, her community mourns and remembers her, vowing not to let her case go unanswered. The demand is clear: justice must be served.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, civil organizations continue to raise awareness about gender-based violence and the urgent need for systemic change.