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Japan Today
05-08-2025
- Japan Today
32 bodies found in clandestine graves in central Mexico
Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato said 32 bodies were found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said via X Monday that the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organized crime group. The state recorded more than 1,500 homicides from January through July. Organized crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.


CTV News
05-08-2025
- CTV News
32 bodies found in clandestine graves in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato said 32 bodies were found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said via X Monday that the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organized crime group. The state recorded more than 1,500 homicides from January through July. Organized crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000.


Arab Times
05-08-2025
- Arab Times
32 bodies found in clandestine graves in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Aug 5, (AP): Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato said 32 bodies were found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said via X Monday that the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organized crime group. The state recorded more than 1,500 homicides from January through July. Organized crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000.


The Advertiser
05-08-2025
- The Advertiser
Clandestine graves found in Mexico, 32 bodies hidden
Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato say 32 bodies have been found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said on X on Monday the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320km northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organised crime group. The state recorded more than 1500 homicides from January to July. Organised crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000. Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato say 32 bodies have been found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said on X on Monday the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320km northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organised crime group. The state recorded more than 1500 homicides from January to July. Organised crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000. Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato say 32 bodies have been found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said on X on Monday the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320km northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organised crime group. The state recorded more than 1500 homicides from January to July. Organised crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000. Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato say 32 bodies have been found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said on X on Monday the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320km northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organised crime group. The state recorded more than 1500 homicides from January to July. Organised crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000.

05-08-2025
32 bodies found in clandestine graves in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY -- Authorities in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato said 32 bodies were found on a property in the municipality of Irapuato and nearly half of them have been identified. The Guanajuato state prosecutor's office said via X Monday that the bodies were found in clandestine graves on the property in the community of La Calera on Irapuato's north side, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams had working at the site since July 30, prosecutors said. Authorities were working to identify the remaining bodies. The discovery came less than two months after a mass shooting at a street party in Irapuato left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has suffered persistent violence in recent years as the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel battles the homegrown Santa Rosa de Lima organized crime group. The state recorded more than 1,500 homicides from January through July. Organized crime groups frequently bury their victims in clandestine graves. The Mexican government's current tally of disappeared is nearly 132,000.