In the same area, Ameca, Jalisco, and in other training centers dismantled in recent years, a concerning phenomenon has been observed. The disappearance of people at bus terminals like Zapopan without a trace. This issue has been news in Jalisco recently, with cases of forced recruitment and alarming disappearances.
"When we documented the violence of the Zetas at the Colegio de México, Sergio Aguayo and I found an extermination field inside a prison in Piedras Negras. This prison not only operated as a criminal center but also as a refuge and drug distribution space for the Zetas," mentions an expert.
The governor of Jalisco, Jesús Pablo Lemus, reacted late to the discovery of a recruitment and extermination center in 2024. This highlights the lack of action from the Mexican State in the face of these serious problems. On the other hand, the existence of clandestine crematoriums in Reynosa reveals a broader situation of recruitment and extermination fields in the country.
Organized crime has become the fifth largest employer in Mexico, with a constant recruitment of new members. The inaction of the authorities and the ineffectiveness of the laws in cases like the one found in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, reflect a troubling reality that has remained unresolved for years.
The government has dismantled human identification centers without justification, demonstrating its lack of interest in addressing the disappearance crisis. The existence of forced training centers run by criminal groups like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Tala six years ago highlights the need for an effective response from the authorities.
The cases in Teuchitlán, Tamaulipas, and other locations show the severity of the situation, with testimonies revealing atrocious situations of recruitment and extermination. The omission and collusion of the State in the face of these events is evident, leaving thousands of disappearances without answers or justice. The lack of forensic databases and the inaction of the authorities exacerbate the problem.
It is necessary for the Mexican State to act urgently to address these crimes against humanity and ensure justice for the victims and their families. The challenge of dismantling these criminal networks and eradicating forced recruitment centers is crucial to prevent future tragedies. Civil society and international organizations also have a crucial role in demanding justice and truth in these cases.
