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Journalist Thais Sotelo Found Safe in Ica After Public Appeal

A rapid social media alert helped drive the search.

Overview

  • Sotelo was last seen on January 24 at Fundo La Catalina Agrokasa in the Ica region.
  • On January 25, sports journalist Erick Osores issued an Instagram plea for tips and shared the contact number 937 598 935.
  • La República, Trome, El Popular and, according to reports, the Colegio de Periodistas de Lima amplified the alert to widen outreach.
  • Hours later that night, Osores reported that Sotelo had been located and was in good health.
  • Public reports have not disclosed the circumstances of her disappearance or where she was found, and no official statements were cited.