Tragedy Strikes: The Disappearance of Sofía Delgado

A wave of shock and anguish has swept through Mexico City as the community rallies to search for Sofía Delgado, a 12-year-old girl who vanished without a trace 48 hours ago.

On April 17, 2025, Sofía Delgado was last seen leaving her high school in the Del Valle neighborhood of the Benito Juárez borough at around 2:30 p.m.—as she did routinely every day. However, she never arrived home, igniting fears among her parents, María Teresa Ruiz and Carlos Delgado.

Since Sofía’s disappearance, all attempts to reach her by phone have failed; her device has been turned off and unanswered, intensifying her family’s distress. “We thought maybe she had been hanging out with a friend, but hours passed and we didn’t know anything… it’s as if the earth had swallowed her up,” her mother expressed tearfully.

Authorities swiftly responded by activating the Amber Alert and issuing a detailed file with Sofía's information:

  • Full Name: Sofía Delgado Ruiz
  • Age: 12 years
  • Height: 1.45 meters
  • Build: Slim
  • Hair: Long, straight, dark brown
  • Last seen wearing: Gray skirt, white blouse, and navy blue sweater (school uniform)

Neighbors and the wider community have joined the search—handing out flyers, posting notices, and spreading Sofía’s image across social media. Reports have surfaced of witnesses seeing her walking alone towards the División del Norte metro station, though this has not been officially confirmed.

The search for Sofía has sparked a tremendous show of online solidarity, propelling the hashtag #BuscandoASofía to national trending status. Civil organizations specializing in missing persons have stepped in, offering resources such as ground teams, drones, and legal guidance to support the ongoing effort.

Sofía’s devastated parents plead for any information that could help them find answers. “If anyone has her or knows anything, we just want her safe return. She’s a happy, studious girl who never left home. We don’t understand what happened,” said her father, Carlos Delgado.

If you have any information that could assist authorities, you are urged to contact local police or use the Amber Alert channels.

This case stands as a sobering reminder of the vulnerability of children and the urgent need for communities to work together for their protection.

Source: Teknoloji Bura