Ruben Dario Paz Gomez, a 25-year-old Guatemalan national, was last seen on July 4, 2019, near Falfurrias, Texas. Ruben had been traveling as part of an undocumented migrant group attempting to cross into the United States. According to reports, he sent a text message to a friend indicating that he was in the Falfurrias area and was struggling to continue due to feeling unwell and unable to walk. His last communication raised concerns as it suggested he was in distress.
Ruben was reportedly with a "coyote" (a person who helps migrants cross the border illegally) when the group he was traveling with was pursued by U.S. Border Patrol agents. In an attempt to avoid capture, Ruben was separated from the others, and he has not been heard from since. Despite efforts to locate him, including the use of available identification documents found in his possession, no new information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts.
This case, like many involving missing migrants, highlights the dangers faced by individuals crossing remote desert areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. Ruben's case remains unsolved, and his family continues to seek answers and closure regarding his disappearance.Last Seen: Jul 4, 2019
