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16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Villa Palmeras

Published Jul 14, 2026, 9:44 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: The case highlights concerns about missing persons in Puerto Rico.

The Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Catalina Z. Burgos Medina, who was reported missing in the Villa Palmeras sector of Santurce.

According to the authorities, Burgos Medina was reported missing by a social worker from the Department of the Family.

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