Rancho Izaguirre

Rancho Izaguirre, located outside Teuchitlán, Jalisco, has emerged as one of the most significant clandestine sites linked to organized crime in Mexico in recent years. On September 18, 2024, federal forces raided Rancho Izaguirre, freeing two captives, locating one body, and arresting ten suspects. On March 5, 2025, the collective Guerreros Buscadores Jalisco entered the site after receiving anonymous calls from presumed captives. The collective documented widespread evidence of violence, including bone fragments, ash deposits, shoes, clothing, and personal belongings. Over 1,300 items have been catalogued.
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Teuchitlan, Jalisco
20° 39' 24.1"N 103° 48' 57.3"W
Raid
2012-2024
Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG)
People lured through false job offers; victims of forced recruitment.
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