Cartel 'Extermination Camp' Uncovered in Jalisco, Mexico

Discovery of mass graves, charred remains, and personal belongings highlights Mexico's crisis of disappearances and raises questions about government inaction.

• A search group in Jalisco, Mexico uncovered a suspected cartel 'extermination camp,' including mass graves, charred bone fragments, and over 200 abandoned shoes.
• The site, located at Rancho Izaguirre near Guadalajara, was allegedly used by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a training center and killing site for recruits and captives.
• Searchers found evidence of underground crematoria and personal belongings of victims, evoking comparisons to Auschwitz and prompting national outrage.
• Authorities had previously raided the ranch in September 2024 but failed to uncover the full extent of the atrocities, leading to criticism of government negligence.
• The discovery underscores Mexico's ongoing crisis of disappearances, with over 120,000 reported missing, and the growing role of civilian search groups in uncovering cartel violence.

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