Overview
- A collective searching for missing persons uncovered charred human remains, over 200 pairs of shoes, and clothing at a ranch in Teuchitlán, Jalisco.
- The site is suspected of being used by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) as a training camp and for disposing of bodies, though authorities have not confirmed the presence of operational crematoriums.
- Jalisco, a region heavily impacted by cartel violence, has over 15,000 of Mexico's 100,000+ documented disappearances, according to official data.
- The ranch had previously been raided in September 2024, resulting in arrests and the discovery of remains, but recent findings have raised questions about the adequacy of past investigations.
- The Mexican federal government has taken over the investigation, with President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizing the need for accountability and thorough examination of the site.