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More than 70,000 people are missing in Mexico. Authorities often turn a blind eye, leaving families to look for loved ones alone.
That's the story of Miriam Rodriguez, who led a one-woman campaign for justice for her daughter’s murder by a local cartel. https://nyti.ms/3oKpyRB
That's the story of Miriam Rodriguez, who led a one-woman campaign for justice for her daughter’s murder by a local cartel. https://nyti.ms/3oKpyRB
San Fernando is infamous for disappearances and gang violence, in part because of its proximity to border crossing points. In January 2014, armed men forced their way into the truck of Miriam’s 20-year-old daughter, Karen, and took off with her. https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
In the weeks after Karen’s abduction, the family played cat and mouse with callers claiming to have Karen and demanding ransom money.
They took out loans to make every payment, but Karen never returned. https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
They took out loans to make every payment, but Karen never returned. https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
Despite the immense danger posed by her investigation, including threats on her life and her family’s life, Miriam persisted, bringing 10 Zeta members and associates she identified over years of sleuthing to justice. https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
On Mother’s Day of 2017, after nailing one of her last targets, she was fatally shot in front of her home. https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
Miriam’s death gave shape to the impunity that twists everyday life in Mexico. Those still looking for loved ones are inspired by her tenacity, but also fear that searching for their loved ones with the same fervor would lead to a similar, tragic fate. https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
Read more about Miriam, her hunt and the bereaved families who look to her for strength: https://nyti.ms/3qUwVYo
