In 2021, in the state of Jalisco, an extermination center was discovered on the property known as Rancho Izaguirre, operated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. This fact highlights the presence of organized crime in the country and the connection with some officials who held positions related to the issue in the past.
Centers like this, where only those who engage in crime or escape by luck survive, show the evolution of criminality in Mexico. Although this is not the first center discovered, the finding in Jalisco has called into question the effectiveness of the authorities to combat such activities.
The history of violence linked to organized crime in Mexico has left concerning evidence, such as the massacre of 72 undocumented immigrants in San Fernando, Tamaulipas in 2010, and the brutality demonstrated by Los Zetas. Despite warning signs and documentation of these events by various researchers, it seems that the authorities have not managed to contain the advance of the cartels.
The official response to the situation in Jalisco has been questioned, especially due to the decrease in the number of homicides announced at the same time the macabre discovery at Rancho Izaguirre was revealed. The lack of concrete actions to search for and locate missing persons has generated criticism towards the authorities.
Both internal and external pressure has led to a reflection on the need to separate politics from crime to more effectively address the issue of criminality in Mexico. The presence of cartels like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has demonstrated the weakness of the State to combat such organizations and the urgency for decisive actions.
The discovery of the extermination center in Jalisco has provoked outrage and sadness in society, as well as the need for a deep change in the way organized crime is addressed. The complexity of this task requires a comprehensive approach that involves governments and political parties in the search for effective solutions.
The existence of these violence centers exposes the vulnerability of the Mexican State in the face of criminality and the urgency of taking concrete measures to restore order and security in the country. The separation between politics and crime is presented as a necessary step to reclaim the sovereignty and authority of the State in the fight against organized crime.
