Maria Eduarda Pereira Soares, a 21-year-old writer from Mato Grosso, has been missing since last Sunday in Pedra Preta, located 242 km from Cuiabá. Her disappearance was reported following her departure from her home on Saturday night, with intentions to travel to Porto Alegre, a journey she undertook without informing her family. Her sudden departure and the lack of communication have raised concerns among her loved ones.

Maria was previously married to Magno dos Santos Ribeiro Rodrigues, who has reported finding a farewell letter left by her at their residence. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to her disappearance, as both her mother and ex-husband, who is a military police officer, have been investigating her whereabouts. They believe she arrived in Cuiabá on Saturday night and took a flight to Porto Alegre, which was expected to land around 7 AM the following day, but since then, there has been no contact from her.

Her mother, Edilma Alves Pereira, a penal police officer aged 44, has taken the initiative to file a missing person report, underlining the urgency of the situation. The circumstances surrounding Maria's disappearance, along with the unexpected job opportunity in Porto Alegre, may lead to various conclusions about her state of mind and intentions, prompting discussions about the support systems available for individuals in distress, particularly young women facing life transitions.