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April 16, 2026
Ares Miguel Malespín, the Nicaraguan youth missing in Zaragoza, Spain, found dead
Spain's National Police confirm the discovery of Ares Miguel Malespín's body in the Gállego River. The Nicaraguan youth with autism had been missing for five months.
TL;DR
- The body of Ares Miguel Malespín, a 20-year-old Nicaraguan youth, was found in the Gállego River in Zaragoza, Spain.
- Malespín had been missing since November 20, 2025, and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and was reportedly experiencing depression.
- The discovery was made after a citizen reported a body on the riverbank, prompting a rescue operation by the National Police.
- Preliminary findings did not reveal obvious signs of physical violence, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
- The case had caused significant distress within the Nicaraguan community in Zaragoza, which had participated in search efforts.
- This marks one of the longest searches for a Nicaraguan citizen in Spain in recent years.