Girl, 11, Found Safe 20 Days After Vanishing in San Pedro Sula

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 10, 2026 · Originally reported August 10, 2026 by La Prensa

Génesis María Ortiz Ramírez, 11, was found safe by Interpol after disappearing from her home in San Pedro Sula on July 22; her family had received extortion calls demanding payment during the search.

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