Investigation Unveils Cartel Links to Mass Graves in Jalisco Amid Smuggling Convictions
Mexico’s attorney general uncovers investigative failures at cartel site; federal jury convicts smugglers linked to deadly trafficking scheme.
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Human smugglers prioritize, over anything else, money and profit.
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The discovery at the ranch, located about 37 miles west of Guadalajara, has raised fears that some of the 120,000 “forcibly disappeared” people in Mexico might have been killed and cremated there by the cartel.
Cartel denies mass ‘extermination’ camp — complete with crematorium —at remote Mexico ranch
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Vargas-de la Rocha signed a plea agreement on a federal felony conspiracy-for-financial-gain charge last week and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Cartel scout said he helped smuggle 1,000 undocumented immigrants into US last year
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Federal prosecutors will continue seeking accountability from those who illegally value profit over human life.
Two men found guilty in human smuggling scheme that left over 50 dead
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Mexico's attorney general cites irregularities in investigation of alleged cartel killing site
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Summary
A Mexico attorney general report reveals failures by local officials in investigating a ranch linked to the Jalisco New Generation cartel, where evidence of mass killings was found. Concurrently, a federal jury convicted two smugglers for their roles in a deadly 2022 human trafficking operation that resulted in 53 deaths, highlighting the ongoing issues of cartel-related violence and illegal smuggling in the region. This grim reality underscores the dangers faced by families searching for missing individuals in a country rife with cartel violence.
Perspectives
Investigations into a suspected cartel killing site reveal significant flaws in how local authorities handled evidence, raising questions about governmental competency in dealing with cartel violence.
The discovery of personal items and human remains at a ranch in Jalisco has spurred outrage and demands for answers regarding the fates of the missing persons in Mexico.
Federal and state tensions are evident as the Attorney General criticizes the local prosecutor's office for failing to cooperate, highlighting issues of corruption and ineffectiveness.