Four Years On, No Trace of Missing Mexican Teen Fernanda Canul

Missing poster of Fernanda Cayetana Canul Blanco, a 12-year-old girl who disappeared in 2022

Cancún, Quintana Roo — On July 21, it will mark four years since 12-year-old Fernanda Cayetana Canul Blanco disappeared from the mainland area of Isla Mujeres. Despite arrests and extensive searches, authorities have found no trace of the girl.

Fernanda was last seen on July 21, 2022, after leaving her home to do housework at a neighbor’s house. She never returned, prompting a missing person alert and a joint state-federal investigation.

Investigators identified Marcos Antonio N and Angélica N as the main suspects. The pair fled Quintana Roo after the disappearance but were arrested months later in Chiapas following a coordinated operation.

The State Prosecutor’s Office said Marcos Antonio N was formally charged with disappearance committed by private individuals. However, neither suspect has provided information that could lead to Fernanda’s location.

Over the past four years, authorities have conducted searches in jungles, properties, and bodies of water, as well as multiple raids. National alerts remain active, and rewards are still offered for verifiable information.

Fernanda’s mother, Deysi Blanco, continues to lead the search and demands that the investigation not stop. The case remains open with no definitive answers.

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx