The U.S. Consulate in Mexico requested information from the government of Sinaloa regarding the disappearance of influencer Nicole Pardo Medina, known online as 'La Nicholette.' The young woman was deprived of her liberty on January 20th, and after four days of searching, she was found alive and in good health, confirmed by Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. During a press conference, the state head explained that from the first day of the incident, he maintained direct communication with the American consul, as Nicole holds U.S. citizenship. Additionally, he noted that during the search, local authorities activated an operation coordinated by the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) and the Mexican Army. The most important thing is that she was found alive, in good condition, and with no signs of physical violence. The governor added that information about the young woman's location was shared with U.S. security agencies and Mexican federal authorities to ensure transparency and coordination between both countries. Nicole Pardo, 20, was deprived of her liberty in front of Plaza 11, in the La Isla Musal area, while she was in Culiacán to visit her family and attend to a cap business that had recently closed. In turn, the Sinaloa Prosecutor's Office recognized the collaboration of citizens who provided relevant data to locate the young woman. The Sinaloa Prosecutor's Office thanks the citizen collaboration, NICOLE PARDO MOLINA has been located. Alive. Although authorities have not specified whether Nicole was released by her captors or rescued as part of the operation, Rocha Moya assured that the investigation remains open to clarify the circumstances of her deprivation of liberty. He indicated that helicopters would have been used if necessary during the search and highlighted that constant contact was maintained with the Secretary of Security and federal authorities to coordinate efforts. Since she appeared and her life was confirmed, I communicated with the American consul and the Secretary of Security, who also handled the case. The state leader said that bilateral communication was important to protect the young woman and ensure the operation was carried out safely and effectively. Nicole Pardo became famous on social media after starring in the corrido 'La Muchacha del Salado,' performed by Grupo Arriesgado, which in 2023 surpassed 23 million views on YouTube. Her presence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, along with the closeness she maintained with the Culiacán community, drew attention to her disappearance and prompted a rapid mobilization from both authorities and citizens. According to Rocha Moya, the priority throughout the search was to guarantee Nicole's safety and confirm her well-being before disseminating information, in order to avoid additional risks. Meanwhile, the young woman is under the protection of her family and receiving assistance to ensure her safety and recovery after the experience.
