60 Bodies Found in Sonora; Authorities Confirm They Were Victims of Kidnapping Between Criminal Groups

"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat

The Sonora State Attorney General's Office reported that the bodies of 60 men were found in a rural area of ​​Hermosillo, the capital of the state bordering Arizona. The discoveries occurred between January and February of this year and correspond to people kidnapped during a wave of score-settling between criminal organizations operating in the region.

In a statement, the state authority stated that all the victims were identified through scientific evidence and that the remains have already been returned to their families. In addition, the arrest of at least five people related to the events was reported.

The increase in violence in Sonora has been attributed to constant clashes between organized crime groups vying for control of routes used for drug and migrant trafficking to the United States.

This massive discovery reflects the severity of the security crisis facing the north of the country, where territorial disputes have led to a sustained increase in homicides, disappearances, and forced displacement. Investigations continue to determine the responsibility of the groups involved and clarify the chain of command behind the murders.

Hermosillo, Sonora

Source: Segundo a Segundo