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President Claudia Sheinbaum reported on June 18 that 1,200 people have been located through the search alert system deployed by the Interior Ministry between August 2025 and June 2026. The president noted that the current registry shows 40,000 people listed as missing.
The mechanism operates through coordination between the National Search Commission, the Interior Ministry, and state-level search commissions. Sheinbaum added that an additional 9,000 people were found alive during the same period, according to the report presented at her morning press conference. The president indicated that the Interior Ministry maintains an updated list by state and shares information with local search commissions.
During her press conference, the president also announced progress on federal administrative simplification:
- 3,497 of 5,594 federal procedures were eliminated or streamlined, representing 60% completion.
- Average requirements for procedures dropped from six to two.
- Mexican passports now require three documents instead of six.
- 18.2 million users already access birth and marriage certificate services online through the Civil Registry.
Regarding the national telephone line registry, Sheinbaum clarified that more than half the population is already enrolled in the system. The president emphasized that the registry is designed to combat phone extortion, not monitor citizens.
Sheinbaum confirmed that she will meet with Spain's King Felipe VI on June 25 for bilateral talks focusing on the cultural importance of Mexican indigenous peoples. The next morning press conference is scheduled for 7:00 a.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have been located through the search alert between August 2025 and June 2026?
President Claudia Sheinbaum reported on June 18 that 1,200 people were found through search alerts and an additional 9,000 located alive during the same period. The current registry lists 40,000 people as missing.
What administrative simplification progress did the federal government report as of June 18, 2026?
The federal government reported 3,497 federal procedures eliminated or simplified, representing 60% of the total. The average number of requirements per procedure fell from six to two, and Mexican passports were reduced from six to three required documents, according to the Foreign Ministry.
When will Sheinbaum meet with King Felipe VI of Spain in 2026?
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed she will receive King Felipe VI of Spain on June 25, 2026. The bilateral meeting will address the cultural significance of Mexico's indigenous peoples, the president stated during her June 18 morning press conference.
Sources
- https://www.informador.mx/la-mananera-de-sheinbaum-de-hoy-jueves-18-de-junio-de-2