Politics● LowSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 3:10 PM
Staff shortage hinders search for missing indigenous people in the US
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The lack of personnel in the Missing Persons Unit hinders the resolution of cases of violence against natives. Families await answers. The unit's budget increased, but funds were redirected. Problems in hiring and victim care persist, according to a federal audit.
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