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Mass Grave Discovery in Jalisco Highlights Cartel Violence and Systemic Failures

The discovery of charred remains and underground ovens at a suspected cartel site has reignited calls for accountability and reforms in Mexico's handling of disappearances.

A demonstrator places shoes at the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square, Saturday, March 15, 2025, as part of a vigil for victims whose skeletal remains were discovered at a ranch in Jalisco state. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Demonstrators light candles at the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square, Saturday, March 15, 2025, as they hold a vigil for victims whose skeletal remains were discovered at a ranch in Jalisco state. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Police stand guard outside the entrance to Izaguirre Ranch where skeletal remains were discovered in Teuchitlan, Jalisco state, Mexico, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandra Leyva)

Overview

  • Over 120,000 people are officially reported missing in Mexico, with the recent discovery in Jalisco exposing the brutality of cartel violence and systemic investigative deficiencies.
  • The site, previously raided by authorities in September 2024, yielded no significant evidence at the time, raising concerns about the adequacy of prior investigations.
  • Families of the disappeared and activist groups have launched nationwide protests, demanding accountability and reforms to address disappearances and homicides.
  • The Jalisco New Generation Cartel released a video denying involvement in the killings and targeting search groups, underscoring the risks faced by activists.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum announced reforms to improve investigations, including eliminating the 72-hour waiting period for missing persons cases.