The families of missing persons and independent journalists criticized the visit made by the Jalisco Prosecutor's Office, labeling it as a "circus" and denouncing that the Izaguirre ranch was "cleaned" before the arrival of the media.
Prosecutor Alejandro Gertz Manero dismissed the existence of crematory areas at the Izaguirre ranch, contradicting initial reports from mothers and fathers searching in Jalisco in March. He explained that the Jalisco Prosecutor's Office collected the clothing and personal items found on-site.
According to Gertz Manero, the Izaguirre ranch in Teuchitlán was used as a recruitment and training camp by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Although he acknowledged its control by the drug group, he denied the presence of crematory ovens, as had been claimed by the group Guerreros Buscadores de Jalisco.
The searching mothers accused the authorities of cleaning the ranch when the FGR began the examination of the site in March. There was a "guided tour" for journalists, influencers, and searching mothers, although the latter had difficulty entering.
In September 2024, in a prior intervention, a body was found at the ranch, Gertz Manero indicated. He also mentioned that Jalisco authorities had evidence of operations at the site since 2021.
The existence of other drug ranches in Jalisco was confirmed. A young survivor mentioned forced recruitment of youths by offering them jobs and taking them to the Izaguirre ranch. No remains of bodies or bones were found during the search, but ditches with bonfires were discovered.
The found items were sent to the FGR while the investigation continues. The initially reported crematory centers were ruled out. Additionally, numerous personal items were located on the property.
