Twelve-year-old Sofía Delgado has been missing for 48 hours, leaving her family and the Del Valle neighborhood of Benito Juárez in deep distress. She was last seen Monday afternoon leaving her school around 2:30 p.m., heading toward her nearby home—but never arrived. Despite intense search efforts by family, friends, and authorities, no solid leads have emerged.
Her mother, María Teresa Ruiz, said they initially thought Sofía might be with a friend, but as hours passed with no calls or messages, fear set in. “It feels like the earth has engulfed her,” she said tearfully. Sofía’s phone remains inactive, and there’s been no communication since her disappearance. An official Amber Alert has been issued, and her details have been released to the public.
Sofía is described as slender, 1.45 meters tall, with long, straight dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing her school uniform: a navy blue sweater, white blouse, and gray skirt. Some unconfirmed witness reports place her walking alone toward the División del Norte metro station. The community has mobilized—sharing her photo online, posting flyers, and supporting the family using the trending hashtag #BuscandoASofía.
Civil organizations have joined the search, offering legal assistance and aerial support using drones. Meanwhile, Sofía’s parents continue to plead for any information that could lead to her safe return. “She’s never run away. She’s a happy, responsible girl,” said her father, Carlos Delgado. “We don’t understand what happened—we just want her home.”
