San Luis Potosí: New Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Missing Persons Approved

The LXIV Legislature of the State Congress has unanimously approved a decree establishing a Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes of Forced Disappearance of Persons and Disappearance of Persons Committed by Private Individuals, within the structure of the State Attorney General’s Office.

A New Focus on Disappearances

The initiative, presented by Deputy Luis Fernando Gámez Macías, aims to concentrate investigative and prosecutorial efforts on these specific crimes. This new office will focus on offenses outlined in the General Law on Forced Disappearance of Persons, Disappearance Committed by Private Individuals, and the National Search System for Persons.

Did You Know? The initiative establishes that public servants within the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office must meet the requirements outlined in article 69 of the General Law on Forced Disappearance of Persons, Disappearance Committed by Private Individuals and the National Search System for Persons.

Specialized Personnel and Units

Personnel assigned to the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office – including ministerial, police, forensic staff, and those specializing in contextual analysis and psychosocial support – will be required to meet the profiles established by the National Conference of Public Prosecution. The office is planned to include specialized investigation units, contextual analysis, victim care and follow-up, immediate and long-term search units, and a specialized cybercrime area.

Expert Insight: The creation of a specialized unit demonstrates a commitment to addressing the complex challenges associated with disappearances, requiring a multidisciplinary approach that integrates forensic expertise, psychological support, and contextual understanding.

The Fiscalía Especializada will require specialized human, financial, material, and technical resources to operate effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who presented the initiative to create the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office?

Deputy Luis Fernando Gámez Macías presented the initiative.

What types of disappearances will this new office investigate?

The office will investigate crimes of forced disappearance of persons and disappearance of persons committed by private individuals.

What laws will guide the investigations of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office?

Investigations will be guided by the General Law on Forced Disappearance of Persons, Disappearance Committed by Private Individuals, and the National Search System for Persons.

How might a dedicated unit focused on disappearances impact the investigation and resolution of these cases in the region?

San Luis Potosí: New Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Missing Persons Approved