An organization dedicated to finding mass graves in Mexico made a shocking discovery in Mexico City: a clandestine cartel crematorium. The location of the crematorium, in an area praised by politicians for its effective policing, was revealed by Cecilia Flores, the leader of the Madres Buscadoras de Sonora group. Flores announced the find on social media, noting that they had found items belonging to women and children.
Authorities were notified and were expected to process the crime scene to identify as many victims as possible. However, the large amount of ashes meant that many victims may remain unidentified. Groups of searching mothers in Mexico have become prominent in recent years, seeking answers about their missing loved ones rather than seeking justice.
The discovery of the crematorium comes amidst ongoing violence in Mexico, despite government officials claiming the country is safe and violence has decreased. The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office announced an investigation into the case. The public was shocked by the news and expressed concern about the fate of the victims.
Journalists Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby, who co-founded Breitbart Texas’ Cartel Chronicles project, reported on the discovery. They can be reached for further information on the case.
