Forensic experts are currently working to determine the exact number of victims and their identities. The Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences is collaborating with the families of the missing individuals to assist in the identification process.
Still missing
Mexico has been grappling with a grave epidemic of disappearances, affecting over 100,000 Mexicans and migrants, leaving their families desperate for answers.
Mexican authorities have faced criticism for their slow response in finding the missing persons. Maureen Meyer, Vice President for Programs at the Washington Office for Latin America (WOLA), asserts that this delay may be attributed to various factors, including a lack of capacity given the high number of cases and some official collusion with criminal groups.
The drug trade has been identified as a major catalyst for the high number of missing person cases. And some bodies resurface years later.
Official figures reveal that since 2018, over 1,500 bodies have been discovered in Jalisco state alone. The statistics highlight the severity of the situation, with an alarming increase in the number of bodies found each year.
