12 Skeletons Found in Hidden Graves Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Mexican authorities uncover clandestine graves in Chihuahua, highlighting ongoing cartel violence and the crisis of missing persons.

Mexican officials discovered 12 skeletons in 11 clandestine graves in Ascension, Chihuahua, near the U.S. border with Texas.
The graves were located during a three-day search beginning December 18, with forensic evidence sent to Ciudad Juarez for identification and analysis.
Chihuahua has long been plagued by violence linked to organized crime, serving as a key route for drug trafficking and migrant smuggling.
Mexico currently has over 120,000 officially reported missing persons, with families often forming volunteer groups to search for clandestine graves.
Since 2006, more than 450,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence across Mexico, further reflecting the country’s ongoing security challenges.