Clandestine Crematories Linked to Mexican Cartel Uncovered in Jalisco

Authorities investigate a ranch in Teuchitlán where remains of victims and evidence of cartel activity were found.

A ranch in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, believed to be linked to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), was discovered to house clandestine crematories and human remains.
Investigators found charred bones, over 200 pairs of shoes, and hundreds of pieces of clothing, potentially belonging to victims of forced disappearances.
The CJNG, one of the most powerful cartels in Latin America, allegedly used the site as a training center and to destroy evidence of crimes.
Local and federal authorities are under scrutiny for insufficient inspections, with the federal government now taking over the investigation.
Mexico faces a crisis of over 110,000 missing persons, with Jalisco alone accounting for approximately 15,000 cases.