Five Decapitated Bodies Found in Jalisco

Mexican authorities discovered the decapitated bodies of five men in black plastic bags along a roadside in the Ojuelos region of Jalisco state on October 13. The gruesome finding points to the involvement of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations, which operates in a region known for violent crime. Forensic experts are currently working to identify the victims, whose heads were found in a separate bag nearby. This incident follows a pattern of escalating violence in the region, with official figures indicating that 1,415 homicides occurred in Jalisco from January to September this year. The recent murder of a newly elected mayor in Guerrero state further underscores the pervasive danger posed by drug cartels. President Claudia Sheinbaum, facing this ongoing violence, continues to advocate for a policy focused on intelligence gathering rather than a militarized approach.