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Mexico City Rescues 80 Girls From Casa de las Mercedes as Rape, Trafficking Probes Deepen

A judge-ordered protection action moved the girls into DIF custody pending criminal investigations.

Overview

  • Authorities executed the order on Oct. 29, removing 47 girls from the Schultz site and 33 from Berriozábal, with CNDH personnel present.
  • Aquiles “N” was detained and linked to aggravated rape after a 17-year-old reported being irregularly taken from the shelter and later assaulted.
  • Prosecutors maintain two case files that include alleged human trafficking and exploitation tied to minors being taken to perform domestic work.
  • Cuauhtémoc authorities placed suspension seals on at least one facility as the government secured the premises and obtained additional judicial measures after the institution sought an injunction.
  • Officials are assessing longer‑term placements for the 80 girls under DIF care, and local lawmakers have proposed tightening oversight of private shelters.