The wanted priest returned to the parish. He arrived in the missing car.

Mexican authorities announced that a missing priest has been found after three days. The 67-year-old priest reappeared at his parish in Culiacán, arriving in a car that was previously reported missing. The local diocese confirmed his return and stated that he is undergoing medical examinations. However, details about his disappearance and whether criminal groups were involved remain unclear. Culiacán has seen significant violence related to drug cartels, with over 2,000 deaths reported since 2024 due to gang conflicts, including the Sinaloa cartel. In the past seven years, 14 Catholic priests have been murdered in Mexico.