What began as a routine trip to a nearby store ended in heartbreak. Perla Alison, a young girl from the Santa Martha Acatitla neighborhood in Mexico City, was reported missing after leaving her home to buy candy—and never returning. Her disappearance prompted the activation of a nationwide Amber Alert, igniting an urgent search that spanned several days and mobilized both law enforcement and concerned citizens.
Last Moments Before Disappearance
According to her family, Perla Alison asked for permission to walk to a nearby store on her own. It was a seemingly harmless request—one made by countless children every day. But when she failed to return within minutes, her family grew concerned. Hours turned into a nightmare as her absence stretched into days, with desperate pleas for information flooding social media under the Amber Alert.
Tragic Discovery Near Constitución de 1917 Metro
The case took a devastating turn when a resident in the area of Constitución de 1917 metro station noticed a strong, foul odor emanating from an abandoned property. Upon investigation, they discovered the remains of a child and immediately alerted authorities. Officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) responded, sealing off the scene while forensic experts from the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office worked to recover and identify the body.
It was soon confirmed: the body was that of Perla Alison.
Signs of Violence and Possible Abuse
Preliminary reports from the Prosecutor’s Office indicate that the body showed clear signs of violence. While a formal autopsy is still pending, officials suspect that the girl may have suffered abuse prior to her death. A formal investigation has been launched under the classification of femicide, a deeply alarming but tragically familiar charge in a country still grappling with high rates of gender-based violence.
Public Outcry and National Grief
News of Perla Alison’s death has sparked a wave of national outrage, especially across social media where her case had been actively shared. Feminist organizations, child advocacy groups, and local activists are demanding justice—not only for Perla, but for the countless other girls whose lives are cut short in similar circumstances.
Hashtags like #JusticiaParaPerlaAlison and #NiUnaMenos began trending as tributes and demands for accountability flooded Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Many are calling for stricter protections for children, tougher penalties for crimes against minors, and greater urgency in resolving missing persons cases.
What Happens Next
Authorities have vowed to thoroughly investigate the case and identify whoever is responsible. Meanwhile, the community mourns a young life lost far too soon—and families across the nation are once again reminded of the harsh realities many children face.
Perla Alison’s name now joins a growing list of victims whose stories underscore the urgent need for reform, justice, and protection for the most vulnerable.
