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The Dark Message From Lian's Father to a 'healer' Who Visits Bolivian Families

He was sent to a woman known as 'the granny,' who visits Bolivian communities in that region of Córdoba.

The message sent by Lian Flores's father to a woman, currently under investigation, raised great concern among the authorities: "I already have yours ready".

The recipient, whose identity has not yet been revealed, is a healer who travels from Jujuy to visit Bolivian communities settled in various areas of Córdoba.

Known as "La abuelita" by the families of the brick kilns in Ballesteros Sud and Ballesteros, the latter town stands out for its larger population and commercial activity due to its proximity to the old route 9, which until a few years ago was the main connection to Rosario and Buenos Aires.

The prosecutors and police in charge of the investigation are looking for clues in the phones about the nature of the transaction mentioned in the messages. Meanwhile, they are trying to locate the woman, who resides in Palpalá, Jujuy.

A boy with dark hair looks at the camera with a blue sky in the background.
Lian Flores Soraide, the missing child. | La Derecha Diario

This Tuesday, the search operation was carried out in two stages: in the morning, heavy rains limited the search to a few teams, while in the afternoon, with better weather conditions, all personnel were redeployed, covering from the zero zone to the outskirts of the area where the four brick kilns operate.

The child's disappearance caused a profound shock among the residents of this region, known for its tranquility and the absence of events of this magnitude. Since the search began on Saturday, the information obtained so far is scarce.

Bolivian rituals?

Lian, son of Bolivian parents, is the second youngest of six siblings, and until the date of his disappearance, he lived with his family in a modest home on the outskirts of Ballesteros Sud.

This small town is characterized by its low population and as an area where agricultural and construction activities, such as the manufacture of mud bricks, are carried out by several Bolivian immigrants who reside there.

People in traditional clothing and hats raise their hands to the sky at an outdoor event.
Bolivian communities. | La Derecha Diario

On the day of the disappearance, the oppressive heat, which exceeded 104 degrees, led Lian's parents to rest in the afternoon. It was upon waking, around 3:30 PM, that they realized the child was not in the house.

They immediately began searching the entire area, as the land is not fenced with bars or fences, which facilitated his exit to the field. Not finding him, they searched the area on foot and in vehicles, but they could not find his whereabouts.

In this context, a little-mentioned hypothesis arises, related to Bolivian rituals, which could explain the disappearance.

Within Bolivian communities, "Pachamama rituals" are very common, ceremonies performed to "thank Mother Earth" and "ask for protection", through the payment of a "tribute".

Many times, these types of events are used by criminals or murderers who kidnap young people to "offer them". For example, a few months ago two men were sentenced to prison in Bolivia for the disappearance of a woman, whom they murdered, buried, and "offered to Pachamama".

Although this is just a hypothesis, the local community remains concerned about the mystery surrounding this disappearance and hopes that the efforts of the police and judicial authorities can clarify what happened.

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