Mexico's discovery: Cartel's extermination site shocks nation
A horrifying "extermination camp" in Mexico, likely operated by one of the country's most brutal drug cartels, has been discovered, drawing comparisons to Auschwitz. A shocking letter was found there recently.
Intensive work has been conducted at this site, located on an abandoned ranch south of Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city. Alarming photos have surfaced online, revealing the tragic fate of hundreds of the cartel's victims.
According to "The Washington Post," over 110,000 people have disappeared in Mexico in recent years. Members of a Facebook group led the search for the missing called "Guerreros Buscadores de Jalisco" (Jalisco Search Warriors), consisting of victims' relatives. They discovered these grim traces.
Shocking discovery in Mexico
On March 5, 2025, a search team reached the abandoned ranch near La Estanzuela. They found three underground furnaces containing hundreds of human bone fragments—skulls, fingers, teeth. All indications are that this site was used for mass executions and burning bodies, reports ladbible.com.
One photo shows hundreds of pairs of shoes, evoking apparent associations with the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, where Holocaust victims left piles of personal belongings.
Jose Ramon Cossio, former president of the Mexican Supreme Court, remarked in an interview with Aristegui Noticias radio that the connection to Auschwitz is instantly evident.
Among the found items, a love letter written in 2003 by Eduardo Lerma caused significant stir.
My love, if one day I don't return, I only ask that you remember how much I love you - he wrote.
These words have become a symbol of the tragedy faced by hundreds of families who lost loved ones in the brutal drug war.
President of Mexico reacts
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed that federal investigative services have taken over the case.
She emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation into the matter, acknowledging the deeply distressing nature of the images. Before making any further judgments, it is essential to determine what exactly took place, as reported by Bloomberg.
The case is controversial, especially since in September 2024 the Mexican National Guard raided this facility and arrested 10 people, but afterward, no further actions were taken. It is only now, thanks to the search group, that the truth has come to light.
It remains unclear who is strictly responsible for these heinous acts. Reports suggest that it might be one of the country's largest cartels—the Jalisco New Generation.
