Activists discovered mass graves, crematory ovens, and personal belongings at Izaguirre Ranch in Mexico, shedding light on the brutal acts of the CJNG. Families of the missing are demanding justice as suspicions grow over police complicity.
Discovery of Cartel "Extermination" Site in Jalisco Raises Alarms
Discovery of Cartel "Extermination" Site in Jalisco Raises Alarms
BBC reports on the harrowing findings at Izaguirre Ranch, revealing deep-rooted cartel violence linked to the New Generation Jalisco Cartel.
The gates to the Izaguirre Ranch, set among fields of cattle and sugarcane in Jalisco, hide a dark reality. What appeared to be an ordinary ranch is now labeled by media as a site of severe drug cartel violence after activists uncovered chilling evidence of criminal activity following reports of a mass grave. In their search for loved ones who went missing, family members discovered approximately 200 pairs of shoes, clothing items, and other belongings that hint at the horrors faced by those who disappeared. More sinister were the claims of forced recruitment and torture linked to the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG), substantiated by the presence of crematory ovens and human bone fragments.
Luz Toscano, from the Buscadores Guerreros de Jalisco Collective, emphasized the emotional turmoil of recognizing vanished family members through their discarded possessions. She advocates for careful examination of these artifacts by authorities to aid families in their search for closure. Compounding the distress, local police had previously raided the ranch without unveiling its hidden atrocities, leading to allegations of collusion with the cartels.
Governor Pablo Lemus assured the public of his administration's cooperation with federal investigations, while President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed the need for a thorough inquiry before jumping to conclusions. Amid the increasing scrutiny of local police actions, demonstrators and families of the disappeared rallied in Guadalajara, demanding more governmental efforts to locate missing individuals. Rosario Magaña, whose son was kidnapped in 2017, voiced her frustration over the slow progress of investigations and the need for transparency from state authorities regarding cartel activities and the search for justice in Jalisco.
Luz Toscano, from the Buscadores Guerreros de Jalisco Collective, emphasized the emotional turmoil of recognizing vanished family members through their discarded possessions. She advocates for careful examination of these artifacts by authorities to aid families in their search for closure. Compounding the distress, local police had previously raided the ranch without unveiling its hidden atrocities, leading to allegations of collusion with the cartels.
Governor Pablo Lemus assured the public of his administration's cooperation with federal investigations, while President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed the need for a thorough inquiry before jumping to conclusions. Amid the increasing scrutiny of local police actions, demonstrators and families of the disappeared rallied in Guadalajara, demanding more governmental efforts to locate missing individuals. Rosario Magaña, whose son was kidnapped in 2017, voiced her frustration over the slow progress of investigations and the need for transparency from state authorities regarding cartel activities and the search for justice in Jalisco.
