Senator Baron Duluc pushes for Child Abduction Alert System

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In a recent statement, Senator Rafael Baron Duluc Rijo called for quick passing of an amber alert system focuses exclusively on minors. The system would adhere to internationally recognized standards. The bill calls for inter-institutional coordination, assigned responsibilities and prompt actions for locating missing children.

Highlighting the critical nature of the first hours following a child’s disappearance, Rijo underscored the necessity of issuing an immediate alert. “As a former judge and experienced lawyer, I’ve seen numerous cases where parents report their missing children, often to be met with responses like ‘maybe he’s just out with friends, let’s wait.’ Those initial hours can be crucial in determining whether the child is found or remains missing forever, as they are pivotal when someone goes missing,” he said.

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