World · Latin America · 17 hrs ago
Professor Marco Tulio Pedroza Found Dead After Disappearing in Mexico
Marco Tulio Pedroza was found dead after being reported missing in Mexico.
He taught social anthropology at the Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla, known as BUAP, and the National School of Anthropology and History, or ENAH.
His family said he had been missing since October 20, after relatives and friends lost contact with him.
He was last seen teaching at BUAP on October 16, and he also took part in an online academic meeting on October 19.
His niece confirmed his death and asked people not to spread rumors while the family grieves.
The circumstances of his death have not been made public, and no official statement or information about an investigation was available.
His work focused on urban anthropology and street art, and he coordinated an annual ENAH conference on street aesthetics.
Professor Marco Tulio Pedroza Amarillas was found dead after being reported missing, his family said.
His niece, Mar Pedroza, announced the news and asked people to respect the family’s privacy and avoid speculation.
Pedroza taught social anthropology at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and the National School of Anthropology and History.
His family said they had lost contact with him on October 20.
The circumstances of his death and whether authorities had opened an investigation had not been made public in the report.
- Who
- Marco Tulio Pedroza Amarillas, a professor of social anthropology.
- What
- He was found dead after being reported missing.
- When
- He was reported missing on October 20; the family announced he had been found dead on Saturday, November 7.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pedroza was last seen while teaching at the BUAP.
He took part virtually in an academic meeting, according to the article.
His disappearance was reported after family and friends lost contact with him.
His family reportedly filed a formal missing-person report with Mexico City’s prosecutor’s office.
His niece announced that he had been found dead.
- Teaching roles
- BUAP and the National School of Anthropology and History
- Last seen teaching
- October 16 at BUAP
- Missing from
- October 20
- Formal report
- Filed November 6 with Mexico City’s prosecutor’s office
- Family announcement
- Niece Mar Pedroza said he had been found dead on November 7
What people are saying
With deep pain, I share that we have found my uncle Tulio. I ask for respect at this very difficult time for our family and friends.
Please do not spread gossip or conjecture. For now, this is all the information we have.