Mexican Authorities Investigate Mass Grave Site Linked to Cartel Violence

Discovery of charred remains and cremation ovens at a Jalisco ranch exposes systemic failures in investigations and raises questions about corruption and organized crime ties.

• Activist groups uncovered evidence of charred human remains, clothing, and cremation ovens at a ranch in Teuchitlan, Jalisco, on March 5, 2025, after authorities failed to detect these during a September 2024 search.
• The Mexican Attorney General's Office has taken over the investigation, citing irregularities in the initial state-led probe, including unregistered evidence and links to local officials.
• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, suspected of using the site for forced recruitment and killings, has denied involvement in a video statement, while families of the disappeared continue to demand justice.
• Mass protests and vigils have occurred nationwide, with international organizations like the UN and Human Rights Watch calling for independent and transparent investigations.
• A local police chief was arrested on March 19, 2025, for alleged ties to organized crime, as federal authorities work to identify victims and determine the full extent of the crimes.

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