Human Remains Found at Mexican Ranch Linked to Cartel Violence

Authorities are investigating alleged clandestine crematoriums and mass disappearances at a site tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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.