A 21-year-old student from Mexico’s Universidad Veracruzana (UV) has been found dead, according to an official notice released by the university. Josué Hernández Cayetano had been reported missing on September 5 in Xalapa, the capital of the eastern coastal state of Veracruz and home to one of Mexico’s largest public universities.
The discovery of his body came this past weekend, roughly two weeks after his disappearance sparked concern among classmates and faculty. UV confirmed the news through a formal obituary notice, a customary way Mexican institutions announce the death of a student or staff member, rather than through a detailed public statement.
As of this report, authorities have not released specific details about where or how Hernández Cayetano’s body was located, nor have they disclosed information about a possible cause of death or whether an investigation into the circumstances is underway. His case adds to ongoing concerns in Mexico about the safety of young people, particularly students, who go missing in various regions of the country.
Reforma, the Mexico City-based newspaper that first reported the story, has not provided further updates on the case. For the complete report and any additional developments, readers are encouraged to consult the original article on Reforma’s website.
Source: Hallan muerto a universitario desaparecido en Veracruz (Reforma).
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