**Human Remains Found in Jalisco Not a Hoax According to Activists; Sheinbaum Dismisses Political Attack**
A prominent activist group named Guerreros Buscadores de Jalisco has insisted that the discovery of human remains at a site known as Rancho Izaguirre is not a fabrication. The site, located in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, was reportedly used as a training ground by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The activists released videos allegedly showing the removal of charred bones from improvised crematories constructed from bricks and stones.
“We want to clarify that these structures are not ordinary ovens but crematories used to incinerate human bodies,” the group stated on social media, emphasizing that the evidence is undeniable. They have collected buckets of charred bone fragments, awaiting forensic analysis by the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Contrary to claims of political manipulation, the activist group stresses the need for truth and justice for the victims, calling on national authorities to acknowledge the site’s grim reality. They assert that the Rancho Izaguirre had been operational for many years, allegedly serving as both a recruitment and extermination center.
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the issue, rejecting suggestions that it represents a significant weakness in her administration. During a press conference, she called for a thorough investigation by the Federal Attorney General’s Office to scientifically counter critics’ claims. Sheinbaum criticized the spread of inaccurate reports and political spins intended to undermine the security narrative of her government.
Jalisco State Prosecutor Salvador González announced plans to collaborate with federal authorities, with the local government proposing the creation of a Truth Commission involving various stakeholders, including human rights organizations and academic institutions, to ensure transparency and accountability in the investigation.
**Additional News: Authorities Collaborate on Truth Commission Proposal**
In response to the discovery’s potential implications, the Governor of Jalisco, Jesús Pablo Lemus Navarro, has proposed the establishment of a Truth Commission in collaboration with federal authorities. This initiative aims to incorporate input from both local and international human rights organizations, alongside academic experts, to ensure a comprehensive investigation.
Lemus Navarro’s administration has committed to handing over all relevant documents to federal authorities to facilitate the transition of the investigation to the federal level. The Truth Commission would engage with victims’ families and civil society, ensuring that the tragic events at Rancho Izaguirre are fully understood and addressed within the wider context of combating organized crime and fostering justice.
As new details emerge, citizens are encouraged to maintain awareness and contribute to creating a society committed to truth and justice in the face of such heinous acts. The ongoing investigation aims to bring clarity to the site’s secretive operations and deliver justice for the victims.