SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, Mexico — Access to Los Cabos International Airport remained blocked Monday evening after roughly 200 relatives and search collectives shut down all entry points, demanding the swift location of several young men reported missing in this resort city.
The protest, which began earlier in the day, has forced the suspension of airport operations, disrupting flights and leaving travelers stranded. Demonstrators say they will not lift the blockade until they receive clear answers from state authorities.
The unrest intensified following the disappearance of Omar Antonio García Rosas, reported Monday morning in the Costa Azul area. His case adds to the ongoing search for Juan Luis Chico Torres, who has been missing since the weekend. Families describe both as hardworking young men with no known ties to criminal activity.
In response to mounting pressure, state officials opened direct lines of communication with the families gathered at the scene. State Prosecutor Flor Leticia Peña Martínez met with relatives of four missing individuals — identified as Raúl, Alberto, Roberto Armando and Juan Luis — and said active investigations are underway, with what she described as “significant technical progress.”
However, she noted that details cannot be publicly disclosed due to due process requirements and concerns for the victims’ safety. Families were invited to review case files directly at the prosecutor’s office.
Authorities said investigative efforts include reviewing surveillance footage from public monitoring systems, including C2 and C4 command centers, as well as private security cameras in areas linked to the disappearances. Specialized units are also conducting field operations and intelligence work.
Attorney General Antonio López Rodríguez confirmed he is traveling to Los Cabos to personally oversee the investigation. He also spoke by phone with Mayor Christian Agúndez, who visited the protest site in an attempt to ease tensions.
Officials urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating the missing individuals, emphasizing ongoing coordination with federal and state agencies.
As of Monday night, the standoff showed no signs of resolution. Protesters remain firm in their demands, while the shutdown of one of Mexico’s busiest tourist gateways underscores growing concern over public safety and the handling of missing persons cases in the region.
“We just want them back,” one family member said at the scene. “We’re not leaving until there are answers.”
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