Mexican mayor arrested as part of cartel training site probe

José Murguía Santiago, mayor of Teuchitlán in Jalisco, Mexico, has been arrested for possible links to a ranch associated with the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This location, referred to as Mexico's 'ranch of horror,' was discovered to hold human remains and clothing. Although the mayor denies involvement, prosecutors claim he was aware of the site and did nothing. This incident has raised concerns over the authorities' response to human rights violations, particularly with ongoing disappearances in the country, summing up the struggles against impunity in Mexico.

The site, described as Mexico's 'ranch of horror,' was linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, signaling deeper issues of corruption and violence in the region.

After the ranch was uncovered, Attorney-General Alejandro Gertz commented on its purpose, which was met with frustration by advocates believing it functioned as an extermination camp.

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