“(Canada) informed of the location of a body, on the shores of Lake Osoyoos, with the clothes with which Carlos Tomás Aranda Burgoin He was last seen on July 7, 2023,” the SRE said in a statement.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that in In Canada, a medical examiner is carrying out DNA tests to confirm whether it is indeed Carlos Aranda.
“The forensic doctor will carry out the corresponding tests from DNA samples to confirm if it is indeed Carlos Tomás,” the agency said.
He also added that the SRE will help consult the Aranda Burgoin family and accompaniment before the Canadian authorities.
The Mexican Carlos Tomás Aranda Burgoin had been missing since July in the town of Osoyoos in Canadathe consulate therefore activated the search protocols.
According to the search tab, Aranda, 30 and from Oaxaca, was last seen Friday, July 7 at Brar Fruit Stand & Orchardnd.
Carlos Aranda’s family asks for support from SRE
In addition, the family of Aranda Burgoin indicated that a representative of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spoke by telephone with a cousin of Carlos.
During the conversation, the Canadian representative reported that the body had been found It presents a state of decomposition that prevents its identification on the basis of its physical characteristics,
“But they think it could be the young man, because one of his clothes could be similar to what the Mexican was wearing when he was last seen.“, According to a statement from the family.
Relatives added that Canada the authorities are carrying out studies to determine the identity of the person found and the causes of death.
In his statement, Relatives said that “nothing is confirmed yet” since the Canadian authorities have not “decided institutionally” on these facts.
They added that they had informed the SRE of the call from the Canadian police representative and that Foreign Minister Alica Bárcena had expressed “the full support of the Government of Mexico”.
In addition, relatives asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs support for Carlos Aranda’s father, Mr. Octavio Aranda, to move to Canadian territory and support from an expert in forensic science.
“So that through his knowledge, he can analyze the accuracy, consistency and credibility of any report that the police will issue on the scientific analyzes that will be carried out on the body,” the statement said.
According to the search tab, Carlos Tomas Aranda Burgoin30 years old and missing in the province of British Columbia, is 1.75 meters tall, her hair and eyes are brown and she has moles on her neck, chin and forehead.
There yellow token It is used to help locate victims of disappearance, in different circumstances such as cases of parental abduction, detentions, abductions or unexplained disappearances.
Mexicans Missing Abroad
In recent weeks, in addition to Carlos Aranda, other Mexicans have gone missing abroad.
One of these cases is that of María Fernanda, who disappeared and was found dead in Germany, where she was studying at university.
There location of Esquivel Franco was confirmed at the Mexican Embassy in Belgium by the family.
“We are pleased to report that on a follow-up call at 8:20 p.m.the family of José Esquivel Franco has confirmed his whereabouts“, reported the embassy on its Now X Twitter account.
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